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From: rbowman <bowman@montana.com>
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Subject: Re: I asked System76 if they would sell a Windows system
Date: 10 Jan 2025 20:59:51 GMT
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On Fri, 10 Jan 2025 10:28:16 -0500, DFS wrote:

> Most PC OEMs only sell Windows.  I don't recall any saying they would
> install Linux for me, but a few would sell a no-OS system for a
> discount.

I never bothered. The old Dell had 7 and I dual booted it with OpenSUSE. 
The Beelink had 11 Pro and I replaced it with Ubuntu. I don't know what 
the manufacturers pay for the OEM licenses but it doesn't add much cost to 
the system.