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    without windows

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by talktorishav, Oct 24, 2008.

  1. talktorishav

    talktorishav Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was searching for laptops and find most of them comes with Windows. I am not going to use Windows. If I buy a laptop that comes with Windows, am I paying for Windows too?
     
    talktorishav, Oct 24, 2008
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  2. Chango99

    Chango99 Derp

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    Yes you are.
     
    Chango99, Oct 25, 2008
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  3. Jeremy14

    Jeremy14 Notebook Evangelist

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    you could try xxod.nl if you live in holland ;) it comes without anything :)
     
    Jeremy14, Oct 25, 2008
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  4. Nankuru

    Nankuru Notebook Evangelist

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    Depending on where you live, you may be able to delete windows and return any media for refund. It's been done in the UK and I think the US too.

    This will require persistence though.
     
    Nankuru, Oct 25, 2008
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  5. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    That or you can buy a barebones, such as a Clevo/Sager system, or a Compal, or the new OCZ whitebook - those can all be purchased without an OS.
     
    Shyster1, Oct 25, 2008
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  6. Bog

    Bog Losing it...

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    There is also system76, although they aren't operating in the USA (yet).
     
    Bog, Oct 25, 2008
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  7. Gintoki

    Gintoki Notebook Prophet

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    What OS are you going to install and use? If it's Linux then you can buy systems pre-installed with Ubuntu from System76.
     
    Gintoki, Oct 25, 2008
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    olyteddy Notebook Deity

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    Since the norm is to ship with Windows, don't be surprised if a given laptop costs more without Windows. No OS would put it in a 'special order' category.
     
    olyteddy, Oct 25, 2008
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    Dell sells both desktops and laptops without windows. They can come with ubuntu linux pre installed.
     
    nizzy1115, Oct 25, 2008
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