Microsoft, FUD and the netbook market Apr 9, 2009, 03 :04 UTC (0 Talkback[s]) (5000 reads) (Other stories by Chris Kenyon)
"Ubuntu offers
a safe, virus free environment without having to run expensive anti-virus software that slows PCs down
great open source software like Firefox and OpenOffice.org
an operating system that boots quickly and stays responsive after years of use
"Of course there is a significant benefit for users who do not select Ubuntu or another Linux distribution. The price of XP crashed last year due to competition. So even if you bought a netbook last year with XP - feel free to smile when you see an Ubuntu PC. It’s amazing what an open market can achieve.
