Dell unhooks Windows from desktop PCs

[DH]Hawk · Aug 14, 2002, 11:56 PM

Source: News.com

Dell Computer is making Windows optional for some of its business desktops.

The PC maker next month will introduce n-Series corporate desktop and workstations that ship without Microsoft's Windows, or any other operating system, pre-installed.

The new desktops appear to be a slick interpretation of Microsoft's new licensing terms and a way to navigate customer demand for PCs without an OS installed. The Microsoft licensing terms, which were put in place on Aug. 1, specify that PC makers must ship PCs with an operating system. The new policy exists to prevent piracy and to better track OS shipments.

Read the full article at http://news.com.com/2100-1001-949671.html?tag=fd_top

Matth · Aug 15, 2002, 01:20 AM

Reminds me of a tale about a man getting a meal in a cafe.

Wanted bacon, beans and chips - but found the special "Egg, bacon, beans and chips" was cheaper.
"So I'll have it without the eggs", he said, but then it wouldn't be the special.
So he had the special, and when asked how he wanted the eggs, said "raw, in the shell" and carefully carried them home and put them in the fridge for tomorrow.

Now, you must have an operating system with your PC, how do you want it?

[DH]Hawk · Aug 15, 2002, 03:47 AM

In this case, not installed and still in the unopened box.

Aug 14, 2002, 11:56 PM	#1
[DH]Hawk Hardware Hawk Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	Dell unhooks Windows from desktop PCs Source: News.com Dell Computer is making Windows optional for some of its business desktops. The PC maker next month will introduce n-Series corporate desktop and workstations that ship without Microsoft's Windows, or any other operating system, pre-installed. The new desktops appear to be a slick interpretation of Microsoft's new licensing terms and a way to navigate customer demand for PCs without an OS installed. The Microsoft licensing terms, which were put in place on Aug. 1, specify that PC makers must ship PCs with an operating system. The new policy exists to prevent piracy and to better track OS shipments. Read the full article at http://news.com.com/2100-1001-949671.html?tag=fd_top

Aug 15, 2002, 01:20 AM	#2
Matth Flash Banner Hater Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: UK Posts: 3,426 Rep Power: 93 System Specs	Reminds me of a tale about a man getting a meal in a cafe. Wanted bacon, beans and chips - but found the special "Egg, bacon, beans and chips" was cheaper. "So I'll have it without the eggs", he said, but then it wouldn't be the special. So he had the special, and when asked how he wanted the eggs, said "raw, in the shell" and carefully carried them home and put them in the fridge for tomorrow. Now, you must have an operating system with your PC, how do you want it? __________________ Mary had a little lamb, Her father shot it dead Now Mary takes her lamb to school, Between two crusts of bread

Aug 15, 2002, 03:47 AM	Thread Starter #3
[DH]Hawk Hardware Hawk Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 31 Rep Power: 0	In this case, not installed and still in the unopened box.