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Nov 20, 2008, 19:03 (8 Talkback[s]) (Other stories by David M
Williams)  "In one sense, the Redmond monopoly is self-
perpetuating. The first reason Linux doesn't have a stronger
foothold in the market is because Windows is already there. For
most people their first experience with a computer is Windows.
That's the operating system bundled with almost every desktop
and laptop you can buy from retail outlets.  "Consequently, any
competing operating system is at a disadvantage from the
beginning: unless a person seeks out Linux or is introduced to
it in some way there will be no catalyst for change. Even if the
computer operator grumbles about Vista's many foibles, they will
lump it often not realising that a choice exists.  "Here is
where it becomes self-feeding. ASUS last year brought out their
diminutive 7" Eee Linux PC.