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[Alex <presoblu@xxxxxxxxx>]

I had to buy a notebook with just one requirement: a flawless ubuntu
compatibility. I live in Italy, and 6 years after the filing of this
bug, I haven't found a way to match my requirement.

I googled everything, visited linlap, asked to the community and chats.
No way. Every single notebook I can find in the shops has its own
specifics: for instance my Dell Studio 15 can be different from your
Dell Studio 15 (video, wireless, webcam).

When I read on the internet a review that says "i just installed Lucid
on this notebook model no. xxxxx and everything went perfectly", you can
be sure that that notebook isn't on the market anymore.

Why Canonical can't apply some sticker "tested with Ubuntu 10.04" on
compatible systems? Or distribute its own assembled computers,
compatibility granted? Or reach an agreement with a brand to sell
worldwide a compatible model? Or host on its site a list of all the
computers out there (at least those who agree to be tested)?

I think that we are focus on minor bugs, losing attention on the #1.

I bought a Dell, and have my finger crossed for the day I will try
Ubuntu on it: I consider this one as a great defeating, 6 years after
the filing of this bug.

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Microsoft has a majority market share
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Bug description:
Microsoft has a majority market share in the new desktop PC marketplace.
This is a bug, which Ubuntu is designed to fix.

Non-free software is holding back innovation in the IT industry, restricting access to IT to a small part of the world's population and limiting the ability of software developers to reach their full potential, globally. This bug is widely evident in the PC industry.

Steps to repeat:

1. Visit a local PC store.

What happens:
2. Observe that a majority of PCs for sale have non-free software pre-installed.
3. Observe very few PCs with Ubuntu and free software pre-installed.

What should happen:
1. A majority of the PCs for sale should include only free software like Ubuntu.
2. Ubuntu should be marketed in a way such that its amazing features and benefits would be apparent and known by all.
3. The system shall become more and more user friendly as time passes.