The latest desktop usage numbers shows that Linux is in use on 10% of the systems used. Most of this comes from browser hits and various internet data, and there are other approaches that also get that estimate close or above the 10% usage line. Going back many years, Apple was about 10% to Microsoft's Windows, so what is most likely happening is that more and more people are ditching the large corporate model and finding that they can use their existing hardware, without adware and spyware, and still accomplish what they need to. Yes, yes, we know that if you are running something purely proprietary that requires Windows or Mac OS, then you need to stick with that, but most people just want a browser and some office tools, and these are completely usable from a Linux desktop.

Vent alert! Every once in a while, we run into a comment or post that is adamant that Linux is free, and the services we provide are some sort of scam. This is truly annoying, as there is a lot of work to keep up-to-date with dozens and dozens of distros, verify, deal with inventory, shipping, and all the things that actually cost money involved in the service we provide.
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For those that don't need or want our service, that is great, and more power to you. Perhaps you should also not go to fast food places, restaurants, car washes, and the myriad of other services that our economy provides. Please don't disparage our efforts and our customers. End Vent

Also, on July 12, the US Postal Service once again increased their pricing, along with changing the weight options, pushing up prices for the USPS Ground Advantage service, so we've once again had to update our shipping costs. Also, while DVDs and CDs can use the media mail rate, USB Flash drives cannot, so there is no other option that is more cost effective than the USPS Ground Advantage.