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Why can't I just buy it without being charged for preinstalled spyware? (lemmy.world)
submitted 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) by [email protected] to c/[email protected]
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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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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Buy a second hand machine, try before buying, choose a ThinkPad. Mine is going strong 5 years now, daily work driver.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 6 months ago* (last edited 6 months ago) (2 children)

I already have a used ThinkPad and have been using it for many years. I'm trying to get a second laptop, but for reasons I can't choose a used one. Only new machines and in a low price bracket. There's just nothing that comes without preinstalled Windows and associated tax.

EDIT: Why is this getting downvoted?

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago

I see, well you'll probably have to either eat the cost or contact a small seller directly and see if he can do a device without Windows for lower price. Worst case scenario you'll get denied.

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Maybe find a Chromebook you can install Linux on?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

That's a cool project, but I need something with a little more power than a Chromebook.