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I just saw an interesting article on the adoption prospects of Linux. While the article refers to desktop I think the same is true of laptops, particularly as laptops continue to
replace desktops for many users.

http://news.zdnet.com/2100-9590_22-5978465.html?tag=nl.e589

E-mail will be the most significant factor governing the uptake of Linux on the desktop, according to a new study.

The Desktop Linux Client Survey 2005, released this week by the Open Source Development Labs, found that the lack of a powerful e-mail application could hinder the adoption of Linux on the desktop.

A lack of application support is also holding back Linux, according to the survey of more than 3,300 users.