Re: I want a Mac and iPad without OSX/iOS preinstalled... and an Android without Google software
They aren't a monopoly.
With 90% marketshare, Microsoft IS a monopoly in desktops and laptops.
the trick was gaining a big market share and then charging oems per system delivered.. even if it has linux.
therefore, you rest assured thet they will offer Windows, as it is "free".
If they insist on linux, you just have to cut them from "marketing expenses share", etc, and they will pay 15/30$ more per laptop.. effectively halving their benefit on cheap computers.
Intel did even worse things, but all of this is history, you can check it.
Note; I do like windows 8.1, and paid for it...
Biting the hand that feeds IT
