[Animats]

It is nigh impossible to purchase computers and connect to the internet without the presence of middlemen and pre-made selections.

Who are you buying from? I get computers from Central Computer, which has five stores in Silicon Valley. They charge $30 extra to install Windows 10, $64 for Windows 10 Pro, and $0 for Linux.

[npteljes]

This would be logical, but due to some business practices, Windows bundles often costed less than the alternatives.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bundling_of_Microsoft_Windows#...

[fest]

I wouldn't be surprised that OEMs are actually net positive on Windows and all the trials of antiviruses and games they're bundling with PCs.

[1vuio0pswjnm7]

All I want is a BIOS or equivalent. Software necessary to initialise the hardware. I do not need Linux installed.