Linked by Thom Holwerda on Thu 15th Feb 2007 17:44 UTC
"Windows Vista includes an array of 'features' that you don't want. These features will make your computer less reliable and less secure. They'll make your computer less stable and run slower. They will cause technical support problems. They may even require you to upgrade some of your peripheral hardware and existing software. And these features won't do anything useful. In fact, they're working against you. They're digital rights management features built into Vista at the behest of the entertainment industry. And you don't get to refuse them."
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The only way to break the monopoly would be to force OEMs to give consumers a choice of OS when purchasing a computer
When I bought my old Athlon around 2000 (from ABS), I was given a choice of OSs. I happily chose Windows 98se over Windows ME. I'd be very surprised if at least some companies don't offer a choice of Vista or XP. Some people just want the old standby.
Now, a choice between Windows versions isn't entirely ideal, but it's better than nothing. If only more manufacturers would offer the choice of no OS as well.. a conundrum I avoided by building my new machine from parts.