Have to use Windows for work (I’ve asked), the ads have been getting worse and worse on my work laptop. Today got a game ad notification… That’s clearly too far, right? Like I have to clear notifications, so I have to see it

  • @nestEggParrot
    1•9 months ago

    Do you not purchase laptops? I have no option than to buy windows every 4-6 years along with the laptop.

    • Thorned_Rose
      2•9 months ago

      We only ever buy second hand laptops. When our teen bought his brand new PC, it came installed with Windows. I asked the shop, when enquiring about customisation, if it could come without Windows but was told that it had already been installed and even if we opted to wait for one that wasn’t built yet, the mount of money they charge for OEM Windows is very little so we wouldn’t save much anyway.

      Outside of donating, Linux distros don’t cost anything so it’s not like paying for an OS on top of paying for an OS.

      • @nestEggParrot
        1•9 months ago

        My recent purchase had both win 11 home and office pre installed. Most consumer laptop with decent spec dont give OS as option in my country.

        We are collectively paying for it to get that discounted price. Retail win 11 pro sells for 10% the price of a mid range office laptop without gpu.