Your last thought is the big point here. It may be part of more of a horizontal strategy that is initially touted as a niche move. When we actually see it, it

Your last thought is the big point here. It may be part of more of a horizontal strategy that is initially touted as a niche move. When we actually see it, it may be either a desktop-less distro, have Unity/GNOME or some other desktop permutation. My best estimate of what best fits a maximum impact strategy is an OS with a desktop environment pre-installed (even if hidden from casual view) or easily installable. I have a feeling that we may look back at this seemingly minor product announcement as a significant stepping stone.