webdoctor - 6:00 pm on Oct 17, 2006 (gmt 0)

as [Windows] was already on all the machines when purchased.

Did you get one of those "OEM specials" where they stuff Windows full of timebombed versions of software, and with loads of shortcuts and links to buy extra goodies? 90 days of antivirus updates? Upgrade your firewall for only an extra $29? Didn't this annoy you?

Next time I order a Dell I'd like to see Windows loaded with the hardware drivers installed and NOTHING ELSE. Sadly this doesn't seem to be an option.