We have all heard about how Linux is a better, more secure option for PC owners. Not a lot of PC owners have adopted the operating system. But it seems netbook owners have no trouble taking Ubuntu on. Ubuntu is a very capable operating system, but it is not difficult to work with unlike a few other linux releases on the market. Manufactureres are realizing that too. Dell mini and Sylvania come with Ubuntu pre-loaded. And a lot of other manufacturers may follow in their foot steps and release their own Linux netbooks.

Linux netbooks are popular because they are a bit cheaper than their Windows counterparts. And let’s not forget that you’ve get a more stable operating system with Ubuntu. A lot of experts talk about how Microsoft will be looking to bring Windows 7 to netbooks, but one has to wonder if people are ready to pay up for Windows 7 when they can get Linux. Let’s not forget that we still don’t know what Windows 7 is capable of. It is a powerful operating system, but you can still expect to find lots of glitches on early versions. With Ubuntu netbooks, you have a fairly established Linux release that works well, and it doesn’t cost you as much. Why would you want to take a chance on Windows 7 when you can do it all with Ubuntu?

Your take: would you upgrade your netbook to Windows 7 or will you go with Ubuntu?