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That's because OEMs have to pay Microsoft for all devices sold, not all devices with Windows pre-installed. They get a better per device deal that way, but it a
by 0x006A 10y ago
That's because OEMs have to pay Microsoft for all devices sold, not all devices with Windows pre-installed. They get a better per device deal that way, but it also makes sure the version without Windows is not cheaper.
- scholia 10y ago> That's because OEMs have to pay Microsoft for all devices sold That's not true, and it has never been true. Two decades or so ago, Microsoft offered a deal like that for DOS, but the US Justice Department stopped it almost immediately.