Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 29th Oct 2009 17:51 UTC
We all know that Microsoft doesn't actually make computers. It makes the software, and then lets an almost infinite amount of manufacturers build computers that can run its software. These manufacturers often make a mess of things, delivering computers filled to the brim with crapware. What would happen if Microsoft made computers? Well, for one, they would be void of crapware. Two, they would help users install the software they want before leaving the store - including software from competitors.
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Dell or HP can only afford the Windows license on cheap computers because of the fees they collect from the crapware vendors in exchange for putting it on their machines. Without the crapware, how are they going to afford to pay $50 to $100 for the OEM license, let the shop add a 40% markup, and still sell the machine for $500?
This is also why Dell doesn't charge less for Ubuntu; the crapware fees cancel out the cost of the Windows license.
Without crapware, Microsoft would have to cut its prices.