On Sat, 24 Jan 2009 15:10:19 -0500, Boron Elgar wrote:

> On Sat, 24 Jan 2009 08:59:00 -0800, sf > wrote:
>
>>On Sat, 24 Jan 2009 09:51:10 -0500, Boron Elgar
> wrote:
>>>
>>>Now go compare prices for PCs and Macs to run those systems and come
>>>back and talk.
>>>
>>
>>Who buys a computer without a pre-installed OS?
>
> We do at times. I assure you, we are not alone. Someone is out there
> buying this stuff, don't you think? My son has built at 2-3 gaming
> computers along the way and needed to install an OS in it.
>

sure, some people do that, but they have an interest in it. most people
want a computer in order to some pretty simple things - surf the web,
email, and some hardy individuals like usenet. they are not going to be
bothered to build, or even fully understand, their machines. why should
they?

your pal,
blake