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Desktop Linux Poll

This poll is designed to help gather information about current users of desktop Linux distributions.
Which Linux distribution do you MAINLY use?
Fedora Core
Freespire
Kubuntu
Linspire
Mandriva Linux (or Mandrakelinux)
MEPIS
OpenSUSE
PCLinuxOS
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (or Novell Linux Desktop)
Ubuntu
Xandros Desktop
Other
What OTHER distributions do you currently use? (Select all that apply)
Fedora Core
Freespire
Kubuntu
Linspire
Mandriva Linux (or Mandrakelinux)
MEPIS
OpenSUSE
PCLinuxOS
Red Hat Enterprise Linux
SUSE Linux Enterprise Desktop (or Novell Linux Desktop)
Ubuntu
Xandros Desktop
Others
What sort of computer do you PRIMARILY use Linux on?
Personal desktop
Office workstation
Laptop computer - personal
Laptop computer - work
What OTHER computers do you use Linux on?
Personal desktop
Office workstation
Laptop computer - personal
Laptop computer - work
I also use Linux on servers
Did you pay money for your primary Linux distribution?
Yes - I had to pay
Yes - it was optional but I paid anyway
No
How happy are you with your primary distribution?
Very happy
Happy
Neutral
Unhappy
Very unhappy
Does your primary distribution support all of your hardware?
Yes - out of the box
Yes - after additional configuration
No
If you use additional distributions, why do you do so? (Select all that apply)
I like to try new things
I am unhappy with my primary distribution
The other distribution(s) support additional hardware devices
I want the latest versions of important software
I want stable versions of important software
Everybody else does it
Other reasons (please comment)
I only use one distribution (do not select any additional options)
Do you use Windows?
Yes - dual boot
Yes - using VMWare
Yes - using Win4Lin
Yes - using other emulator
No
Which variants of WINE do you use? (Select all that apply)
Standard WINE from WineHQ.org or included in distribution
Codeweavers CrossOver Office
TransGaming Cedega
Others (please comment)
Do not use WINE (do not select any additional options)
How long have you been using Linux?
Less than 12 months
12 months - two years
Two years - three years
Three years - four years
More than five years
This poll was created on 2006-09-16 13:16:24 by davidiwharper