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by abinaya_codes 2344 days ago
This is really an interesting question. Why do we need to pay for Windows when you are going to format it and install Linux?
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blaser-waffle 2344 days ago
The difference in costs for OEM manufacturers, at least when I priced out similar business laptops on Dell's website, was about $40.

Rather not have to pay it, but not anything crazy relative to the price of hardware.

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ta999999171 2344 days ago
Because antitrust legislation in US is a rusting tool on the shelf.
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psv1 2344 days ago
I'm in the EU, who can I blame for this?
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ta999999171 2343 days ago
US hegemony, Microsoft's anticompetitive/subsidized practices, and our peers for not demanding better - if you're really looking!
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