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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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[-] derpgon@programming.dev 4 points 8 months ago

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

[-] TimeNaan@lemmy.world 8 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago)

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?

[-] derpgon@programming.dev 3 points 8 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.

[-] gaylord_fartmaster@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

Maybe find a Chromebook you can install Linux on?

[-] TimeNaan@lemmy.world 1 points 8 months ago

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

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