It's a vicious cycle: users don't want Linux because of poor driver support, and manufacturers don't make drivers for Linux because of the tiny user base. If everyone were to switch to Linux overnight, you'd be amazed at how fast the industry would respond.
I think Dell has done a great thing. If they can sell a PC with Linux/OpenOffice cheaper than the same PC with Vista/Office 2007, then the Linux user base will grow and the industry will change. Moms and Pops who want a basic email & web-surfing system don't need Vista, and they'll gladly take the Linux PC if they can save a couple hundred dollars.
On that note, I still don't know of anyone who "needs" Vista. If you've shelled out a couple hundred dollars to be a Vista early adopter, I would love to hear how your life has improved because of it.
I think Dell has done a great thing. If they can sell a PC with Linux/OpenOffice cheaper than the same PC with Vista/Office 2007, then the Linux user base will grow and the industry will change. Moms and Pops who want a basic email & web-surfing system don't need Vista, and they'll gladly take the Linux PC if they can save a couple hundred dollars.
On that note, I still don't know of anyone who "needs" Vista. If you've shelled out a couple hundred dollars to be a Vista early adopter, I would love to hear how your life has improved because of it.