[plug] OS free laptops?

[Jeremy Malcolm]

On 08/05/2008, at 10:19 AM, Senectus . wrote:

> Actually I'm pretty sure that it's not legal to sell a PC/Laptop
> without an OS on it... (some stupid consumer protection law)

Not true... perhaps a PC dealer could have an agreement with Microsoft  
that prohibits them from selling machines without an OS, but that's  
not the same as it being illegal.  Aside from which, any such  
agreement with Microsoft would be highly suspect under Part IV of the  
Trade Practices Act (equivalent of US antitrust law).

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Jeremy Malcolm LLB (Hons) B Com
Internet and Open Source lawyer, IT consultant, actor
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