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Dan Ritter wrote: > On Wed, Dec 26, 2007 at 10:05:55AM -0500, [hidden email] wrote: > >> I tried configuring two Inspiron 1420 laptops identically with the only >> difference being one with Windows and one with Ubuntu, besides there being >> different and additional features for the Windows version, I think the two >> were identical. >> >> How much did I save by NOT paying the Microsoft tax? You tell me, the >> Windows laptop costs $919 and the Linux laptop costs $939. >> >> So, it is stupid, I could buy the Windows version for $20 less and put >> Ubuntu on it. Conceptually, the Ubuntu version should cost $869 (assuming >> OEM Windows home costs $50) >> >> So, the Linux laptop at Dell is a sham, on to the next vendor!!! >> > > Loth as I am to defend Dell, in this case, they are eliminating > the Microsoft tax AND the Microsoft support that they offer, and > replacing it with Ubuntu support. I can't help but think that > the Ubuntu support is more expensive, or else much worse, and > how can it possibly be worse? >
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