Anonymous Reader writes: “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.
With the n-Series, Dell will include a copy of a free operating system — FreeDOS — inside the cardboard box. However, the OS will not be pre-installed, so customers will not have to worry about reconfiguring their machines should they want to use a different product.
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With the n-Series, Dell will include a copy of a free operating system — FreeDOS — inside the cardboard box. However, the OS will not be pre-installed, so customers will not have to worry about reconfiguring their machines should they want to use a different product.
http://news.com.com/2100-1001-949671.html?tag=fd_
