Thoughts?
I personally believe the majority of the people who buy them are going to pump them full of warez and put them in the family room for the kids.
You don't need warez or even need to buy any new software. All the software in the the Ubuntu software repository is free. In fact, it's advised that you not install software from anywhere else but the Ubuntu repository for compatibility reasons and to be sure it's installed correctly.
Using my IBM laptop here running Ubuntu, and using a great free CAD program called Qcad, I designed the deck around my pool and the sprinkler system for my backyard. Just simple stuff, I know, but I've never used a CAD program before and I made it pretty intricate. I understand that Qcad will do anything the high end Windows based programs will do.