• moomoomoo309@programming.dev
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        10 months ago

        Oh no, the manufacturer of any computer with a windows license paid for it and passed that cost to you. You paid for it.

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          10 months ago

          No, you download it for free from Microsoft. No need to buy a pre built machine.

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          10 months ago

          I’m the manufacturer of all of my computers though? So there’s no cost? I don’t know what you’re getting at.

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        10 months ago

        Windows 11 Pro is $200. There are ways to get it cheaper, but that is what Microsoft charges for it…and they still collect a bunch of data and serve you a bunch of ads.

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          10 months ago

          Microsoft doesn’t serve you anything and doesn’t collect anything.

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          10 months ago

          I’m never touching Windows 11, but it’s… free. I’ve installed it on computers for folks upon request. You just use an activator and debloater.