On 11/14/2008 11:03 PM, Greg Rundlett wrote:
I think the issues are that the vendors buy a bulk license, and the process of producing a Windows machine is highly automated. In the case of Linux or no OS, it is more of an out-of-process operation. The number of Linux laptops produced is very small compared to Windows, and Linux may not be compatible with some hardware options. HP and Compaq did at one time sell Linux laptops and desktops, but they stopped because of the cost.I've noticed many vendors offering a Windows XP "downgrade" for an additional fee. I just ordered a Lenovo notebook, and they do that. I don't know what to say about paying not to get something other than it sounds like a mafia racket. /me shakes head. If I were going to actually run Windows, then I'd probably pay extra for the XP option
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