Ubuntu

I've been an Ubuntu user on my laptop for a couple of years now. It really is excellent and I never miss having Windows at home for everyday use. It is a shame that more manufacturers do not support it as an option, even if that is just to certify that the hardware will work and the user self installs.
I bought my laptop through Dell when they had an Ubuntu push, I don't think you can do this anymore probably because of lack of demand which is a shame.
I listen to a few podcasts and one of them is centred around Ubuntu and it is interesting to hear of what they are doing. I wonder how Canonical can actually make it a viable commercial option to match the fact that it is a credible Windows replacement.