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Linux Questions for Consumers

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Questions targeted at random consumers who use computers. Please answer with 'Yes' or 'No' rather than 'I don't know' as much as possible. This poll is for educational purposes. The data will be used in a scholarly essay.
Do you know what Linux is?
Yes
No
Do you use Linux at work?
Yes
No
I don't know
Do you use Linux at home?
Yes
No
I don't know
Do you use Linux on your phone or other mobile device such as a tablet?
Yes
No
I don't know
Do you know anyone that uses Linux?
Yes
No
I don't know
How much do you think Linux costs?
As much as Apple's OS X
As much as Microsoft's Windows
About $100
About $500
About $50
Free
I don't know
Would you give Linux a try if you knew that it is completely free?
Yes
No
I don't know
Would you give Linux a try if you knew that it would make your computer run faster?
Yes
No
I don't know
Would you give Linux a try if you knew that it would crash less than your computer running Microsoft's Windows or Apple's OS X?
Yes
No
I don't know
Would you give Linux a try if you knew that it is immune to computer viruses?
Yes
No
I don't know
Would you give Linux a try if you knew that it is easy to install?
Yes
No
I don't know
Would you give Linux a try if you knew that the exact same programs you use on your computer running Microsoft's Windows or Apple's OS X were available on Linux (at the same price you paid)?
Yes
No
I don't know
Would you give Linux a try if you knew that similar programs you use on your computer running Microsoft's Windows or Apple's OS X were available on Linux for free?
Yes
No
I don't know
Would you give Linux a try if it meant that you would have the ability to run programs that you previously could not?
Yes
No
I don't know
Would you give Linux a try if it meant that you would be able to customize the experience of using your computer more than you could previously?
Yes
No
I don't know
This poll was created on 2012-08-10 02:38:37 by lingolatz