I think that you are 100% correct about the importance of a universal packaging system and its importance to Linux's wide spread adoption for desktop PCs. I th

I think that you are 100% correct about the importance of a universal packaging system and its importance to Linux's wide spread adoption for desktop PCs. I think that you are wrong on the being "too late now" part, but perhaps this is only wishful thinking on my behalf. I do also think that you are likely correct in part on your 'too late' aregument, as the Linux community did miss a big opportunity while Vista was flopping... But just remember: there will be another Millennium Edition or Vista... Plus, there is always hope that innovation alone can serve as a big enough to draw for that next big Linux conversion-inspiring movement - think Beryl/Compiz as I do recall a huge surge of interest in Linux during its initial release into the wild!