The problem is distribution. Not many people outside the technical/hacker community are even aware what Linux is, let alone Ubuntu. They need to have more hardware partners that aggressively sell ultracheap laptops/machines. Furthermore these partners need more low entry sales channels like radio shack, walmart, target, or even CVS where more middle class consumers have access to these machines.
I agree. Unless there is a significant push by OEMs, the Linux desktop will never see wide adoption. I wonder what were the reasons for Dell pulling their Ubuntu based options in the US? Inability to provide support, or was it a push by its main OS provider.
Probably when they realized they still had to pay Microsoft to license the OS.
Sorry, not going to happen until someone release something like the Android of desktop Linux, or an actual Android for Desktop(TM).
Preinstalled, with lots of applications, and easy to use.
What does this even mean? As I understand it, Android is just a free phone OS that's easy to write for. In the desktop work, we call that Linux.
Yes... it'll go from 0.5% to 0.5%, just like every other year!