Let’s say just like for example like MacOS. It’s awesome we have so many tools but at the same time lack of some kind of standardization can seem like nothing works and you get overwhelmed. I’m asking for people that want to support Linux or not so tech-savy people.

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    I don’t see it as impossible. Like various brands are distributed with windows, various brands can be distributed with various Linux distros, customizable by distro and features, pre-order. These brands can work out a donation contract with distros.

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      Yes, but also companies say that Linux support is not worth it (gaining money and spending on the support) compared to - slapping barely working Windows port and call it a day.

      For now Linux support is more like pleasant surprise than a official respected thing.

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        I bet when demand crosses a certain threshold, support supply will quickly follow, gatekeepers bedamned.

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      If you sell a Linux machine to consumers, Microsoft will screw you over on Windows licencing. No current OEM will risk that.

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        Contacts end and contracts begin. While it may be a good while, I think we are goingseeing large corporations like Microsoft enter autophagy.