Comment Re:There is no Microsoft Tax (Score 5, Informative) 475
Does anyone honestly think that retailers would charge you $50 less (or whatever the cost of the Windows License is, probably closer to $15) if Windows wasn't installed?
Well, how about we ask the retailers?
I am looking right now at HP's "configure your laptop" screen in their online store.
The OS selection options they are offering me are:
- Genuine Windows 7 Professional 32 [add $0.00]
- Genuine Windows 7 Professional 64
- Genuine Windows 7 Home Premium 64 [subtract $25.00]
- FreeDOS [subtract $100.00]
So, if you are right - if the cost of a Windows license is just $15 or so, there is no Microsoft tax, and computers are subsidized by Windows-only crapware - why is HP willing to refund me $100 on the spot if I choose not to have Windows?
I await your explanation with interest.