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Re: [LUG] Daughter's computer

 

On 10/11/2019 17:59, Neil wrote:
> On 10/11/2019 14:57, maceion@xxxxxxxxx wrote:
> 
>> Some are offered without an OS. However most have Windows  On them, but
>> YOU are not paying a Windows tax, as that was in original price.
>>
>> Just set up Windows so authorised use is remembered for future sale as
>> Windows machine, then wipe disc and install Linux OR dual boot.
>> I keep the Windows OS if available on machine in case of future sale or
>> reuse by others.
>>
> I suppose that works for second hand or refurbished computers. But for 
> new ones....?? Two examples ....
> 
> Pcspecialist will let you choose to order a computer without any OS. If 
> you do the price  immediately drops by £83.
> 
> Novatech will show you the price without any OS. Add Windows 10 Home 
> Plus and the price goes up by £90. Add Windows 10 Pro and the extra is 
> £150.
> 
> I find this very confusing,



How dare you try and buy a general purpose computing device without 
paying for the bundled proprietary software license, are you mad?

Personally I like it when the £150 professional version of that 
outstanding operating system asks you during initial setup whether you 
would like to see more adverts or just the same amount of adverts - but 
untargeted - in your operating system. I appreciate that there isn't a 
confusing "I don't want any adverts in my expensive professional 
operating system" option.

If a company will let you spec a computer without a windows license 
included I'd stay away from them, they're probably communists or something.

Hopefully that clears everything up for you.
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