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Originally Posted by sebzzz  I currently want to start my own business trying to promote Ubuntu Linux by going to homes installing Ubuntu Linux and give some training on it to people sick of Windows (like a was before I found Linux). I think there is room for that in my region because Linux is mostly unknown |
This could work, but you'll need to find people who are really, and I mean REALLY unhappy with Windows. Humans hate change, and switching to Linux is a difficult change even for someone who's very computer savvy. I know this because I've been messing with computers for over 12 years, and recently decided to set up a Linux box (I went with SUSE) for use as a web server and source control server. I was in for quite a culture shock after using DOS/Windows for so many years. In the end Linux won me over but it was quite a ride.
You may be better off trying to convert local businesses, which will be able to pay you more money and get substantial savings from not having to pay for all those Microsoft software licenses. In any case, doing this by yourself will be very difficult if you intend to provide customer support over the long term. You're going to need knowledgeable staff sooner or later.