Will this gain Dell more business than it loses?

I really have to wonder if Dell will come out ahead with this agreement. I was seriously considering purchasing a new laptop with Ubuntu if they offered an acceptable model even though I don't need it, but I am now reconsidering. I realize that Dell may be too dependent on Microsoft to be able to refuse the deal and may be getting more out of Microsoft than they are likely to lose through not selling as many Ubuntu systems (which also has the unfortunate side-effect of giving them an excuse to claim that there isn't truly a demand for pre-installed Linux systems), but I'd really like to see someone stand up and refuse to accept the deal until Microsoft lays its cards on the table and reveals what IP they own that they believe Linux infringes on. However, if there ever is a true showdown, I strongly suspect it will turn out to be a repeat of the SCO/IBM lawsuit where SCO failed to produce any significant evidence by the deadline imposed by the court (even though they are still refusing to admit that there is nothing there). As things stand, Microsoft is getting away with accusing the Linux community of committing a crime without providing enough details to allow the community to defend itself, and using their clout to collect extortion money from companies unwilling to stand up to them.