I'm not sure I buy into this argument. Most non-techy people I know have no idea how much a Windows license costs. I'm often asked whether a specific offer for

I'm not sure I buy into this argument. Most non-techy people I know have no idea how much a Windows license costs. I'm often asked whether a specific offer for a PC "is a good deal" - invariably this is something off eBay which comes without an OS. When I mention how much a Windows license will cost on top of that, I'm usually accused of lying. (until I prove it) Roughly as many times, I've been consulted when people "can't find Word" on their brand-new PC. For some reason everyone seems to think it comes free with Windows. The most frequent piece of computer-related advice I get asked, though, is what "good, free virus scanner" I recommend. I know the human mind is irrational and backwards, but is it really that backwards?