[CedarDave]

Dell has just this week started selling PCs without Windows preinstalled. Go to their site and search for the "n-series".

That sounds like an improvement. Maybe because of the popularity of Linux?

But in reply to Tomcorn, except for Dell and their "n-series", if I buy a computer with Windows from a major company, I'm 100% stuck with Vista, whether I want it or not as the OEM install? So unless I buy from Dell, I'm looking at finding a local supplier to build me a computer and install a copy of XP bought from Ebay.

[KoRn]

"I'm looking at finding a local supplier to build me a computer"

Build it yourself. It's easy, and you get allot more for your money!

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