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Why can't I just buy it without being charged for preinstalled spyware? (lemmy.world)
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Shopping for a laptop as a Linux user:

Screenshot from the Simpsons where Otto is talking to Marge and Homer standing next to a window in their house with a caption "Oh wow, windows!... I don't think I can afford this place."

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[-] redcalcium@lemmy.institute 38 points 5 months ago

"Your laptop's sticker price already includes windows license fee. You're welcome!"

-- Microsoft

[-] msage@programming.dev 1 points 5 months ago

Don't normal countries rebate the fee when you ask for a systemless PC?

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