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From: RonB <ronb02NOSPAM@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Does Dimdows Know What Time It Is?
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On 2024-10-04, rbowman <bowman@montana.com> wrote:
> On Fri, 4 Oct 2024 13:18:27 -0000 (UTC), RonB wrote:
>
>> Easily recouped at the price they're charging for high end computers. I
>> think it has more to do with making more money.
>
> Computer manufacturers are not non-profits or at least try not to be. If 
> you're a corporate purchasing agent and can buy Lenovo boxes with the same 
> spec as Dell boxes $200 cheaper which way do you go? 

Still not convinced that this is the real reason. There is a difference 
between "for profit" and gouging. 

But, personally, I'll just go with computers that can be upgraded. 

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