Re:Have you seen a Linux desktop in the wild? (Score 1)

I study economics in Denmark, and several of my fellow students use Ubuntu. I think one of the reasons is, that it is quite easy (and free) to get LaTeX going with AUCtex. Whenever you need your usual windows software, you just boot into your dual boot windows installation. Also, I have spotted Ubuntu in the wild a few times; recently I noticed it was used in a couple of hostels while backpacking in Central Europe. You'd be amazed to see how many .exe files were scattered on the desktop.