Glad it was of interest, Number6. I'll be interested to see how it goes longer term.

I do believe that entry level machines are more capable than a number of people seem to realise, that software such as Open Office works well and would suit most needs, and that a destkop Linux with something like KDE or Gnome is as easy to use as Winwows (in fact, my parents who are in their 70s and not particularly computer literate (but OK as users) had no problems when I switched them from Win 2000 to Opensuse/KDE) etc. but I still have doubts.

Other hardware may be a problem for some. Linux gets better and most devices we have work straight off but still I would check on compatibility before purchase, perhaps take an extra step like compiling a kernel module (not as frightening as it might sound btw) to get something to work as well as taking time searching "how tos".

I think a lot can be done but I'm not sure this market would contain many people who would take those sort of steps. Of course, I guess if sales of these computers at Walmart continue to be successful and the system itself proves good, maybe more manufactures would be keen to support Linux - from my outlook, it's a hope anyway.