What are you talking about? Most suppliers allow you to buy the hardware without forcing Windows on you.
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PilferJynx@lemmy.world 8 months agoThat’s what it’s become. But, hear me out, what if I want the hardware without the software? Tough luck? Both are so tied together that if the company pulls the rug you don’t have reasonable access to the hardware.
sunbeam60@lemmy.one 8 months ago
irotsoma@lemmy.world 8 months ago
You don’t need Windows to use a computer. There are tons of flavors of Linux among other options. There are plenty of manufacturers who sell Linux boxes and you can always build your own. Microsoft just pays a lot of manufacturers to bundle Windows in the cost, but not all.