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    [–] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 25 points 6 months ago (14 children)

    I fully support Linux and FOSS but, who the fuck pays for windows (not talking about pre installed computers).

    [–] smokinliver@sopuli.xyz 17 points 6 months ago (1 children)

    I mean you pay for Windows on preinstalled computers, too. There are Laptops sold without OS and they are cheaper than the same model with windows installed.

    [–] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

    Yeah, that’s why I mentioned preinstall, as in who would pay for one if they are not forced to?

    [–] smokinliver@sopuli.xyz 5 points 6 months ago (1 children)

    I get what you mean. I just cant wrap my head around how many people buy windows without even realizing it and think they get it for free or some stuff

    [–] Grandwolf319@sh.itjust.works 3 points 6 months ago

    I’ve seen people pay for office, usually it was less tech savvy people that had enough money and thought pirating is in fact stealing.

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