Quote Originally Posted by Identity X View Post
Yes, because it's not as if Windows comes preloaded on most builds for free, is it?
Pre-loaded Windows is not free.

OEM's pay approx. £50 to MS
They pass this cost directly onto the consumer

the rest of the costs for Windows is offset by software companies paying for "trial" versions to be included on OEM systems (anti-virus, games, internet providers, etc.)

Windows is included in the price....