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[–] asudox@lemmy.asudox.dev 144 points 2 months ago (21 children)

Let's see who considers the Linux options when they see they can get the same machine for 200 bucks cheaper. I hope other brands start considering doing this too.

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 29 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago) (18 children)

It's more probable people buying cheaper and then installing Windows afterwards - a lot more probable than starting their tech life from scratch.

[–] spooky2092@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 months ago (8 children)

You're really saying that they'd buy a laptop for cheap and install a new OS and aquire a key and all that? While I have your attention, are you interested in this bridge I have to sell you?

Suggesting that the average end user is more likely to reinstall an OS and aquire a key than to just learn how to use the new OS is fucking laughable.

[–] Takumidesh@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I think most people would just use Windows without activating it

[–] lemmeBe@sh.itjust.works 3 points 2 months ago

I've seen that on so many PCs when someone would call me that something doesn't work on their PC. People aren't bothered by it as one would think. 😄

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