Mostly Linux: Open Letter to HP, Gateway and Dell

"If someone from the above mentioned companies is reading, thank you. I have a request that would cost you virtually nothing to do and has nothing but upside in increased revenue from the Linux user's market. Simply put, I am asking for a Linux Certification Rating on the computers, laptops, printers, scanners, etc that you sell.

"Now, before you groan and click away, I am NOT asking for drivers, install CDs, software or ANY development effort on your behalf..."

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