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Does the pre-installed software on the purchased computer include Windows Vista, and is that something you actually need?

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I knew they'd say the example was incorrect. Guys, General Motors can easily sign a contract with Pirelli. Just like Hewlett can with Microsoft. And assemble cars with Italian tires. Is the analogy clear now? Just for Russian users (read: every third self-proclaimed computer expert), a computer and software are things that are purchased separately. For the civilized world (Russia is unfortunately not yet part of it), this has not been the case for a long time. There is a computer, and there is a service center where people help the user get the computer to work as it should. For some reason, a similar situation with cars doesn't bother anyone. The fact that you are sold a Chrysler with European tires in a showroom, and not some SibUralKhrun, doesn't surprise anyone. P.S. Please understand me correctly, I also believe that a clean machine is better than one with software. I have never bought a complete computer in my life, only parts for self-assembly. The point is something else: the requirement to disassemble an assembled product is strange, that's what I'm talking about. P.P.S. Yes, by the way, the OS is not installed in the store, and it is not sold as an add-on in the store either.
And then there will come a time when you will have to buy a leather laptop case with hand embroidery with gold threads as a mandatory part of the package. And what is characteristic is that it will be non-removable.
Honey, this already exists. It's called Vertu. And what will happen next, only Allah knows. You can still buy a computer in parts now. And custom shops are also operating. After all, demand creates supply, and not vice versa. ;)

Added 5 minutes ago
I remembered a better example. Cars are now sold with comprehensive insurance (CASCO). Many people don't like it. But there's no getting around it. A package is a package. Although, for example, I wouldn't buy CASCO, because it's useless. But I won't complain. There are cars that are sold with a satellite security system. And again, no one objects. Because it is considered normal... for some reason.

Added 38 minutes ago
it's just impossible to interpret it that way. I would gladly do it, but where can I find a service with a handmade service? Are there many such places where you can assemble a laptop where you live?
After a couple of minutes of searching, Yandex told me that you can order laptop assembly at the "KEY" computer center. This is in the North-West (mainly St. Petersburg). If it's possible in St. Petersburg, then it's even more possible in Moscow. "Ultra," "F-Center," or "Sunrise" probably do this. Or "Dealine." If you want to :)
Я в мечеть не за праведным словом пришёл.
Не стремясь приобщиться к основам пришёл.
В прошлый раз утащил я молитвенный коврик,
Он истерся до дыр, - я за новым пришёл.

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