Anger Management

[alexgabriel at dimensiadesign.com]

Having read the discourses on this topic on another list, and having read the article, I can see the reason for concern.

However, as far as I understand the situation, this has not moved past the discussion phase.

If it comes to pass, then Linux users will be required to be more selective in their choice of hardware distributor. There are quite a few businesses that sell prebuilt machines without an operating system.

If Microsoft chooses to implement this idea and, by virtue of their buying power, to coerce vendors into adopting it, then those that sell systems without an operating system can only benefit from the increased sales caused thereby.

While this does pose a restriction on the possible number of previously constructed computers available, why is this a bad thing?

Selling Windows as part of the computer purchase drives up the cost to all parties, especially the consumer.  Additionally, it increases the perceived market share of Microsoft because the numbers touted do not reflect instances where Windows is immediately removed by the user.

Really, this isn't much different than the tactics employed by Apple in their computers. They force you to buy their hardware if you want the operating system.  Why is there no hue and cry against them?

Overall, I see this as something, that, should it happen, will be painful, but will ultimately benefit the consumer as more companies will be required to fill the need for computers without Windows.
Alex Gabriel

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Subject: Re: Anger Management

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