Dell stops shipping Windows on all its computers

Found on Newsforge on Friday, 09 July 2004
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After being berated by Microsoft for attempting to sell Linux on some of the company's desktop systems, Dell has decided to stop selling Windows altogether. CEO Michael Dell said, in a fictional conference call with reporters, "Microsoft is in no position to push us around. By selling Linux, we will save each customer nearly $200 per computer. If Microsoft would like to continue selling Windows through Dell, it will need to ask very nicely and accept that we have the right to sell other operating systems."

Microsoft has reacted angrily to the news. Steve Ballmer is in the hospital recovering from choking on his breakfast after receiving the news, but a spokesperson says that "Microsoft is not impressed with Dell's actions and will be taking anti-competitive action to ensure that the hardware company changes its mind."

What you want to do Steve? First, your breakfast chokes you, now Dell. You sell a product someone can buy. If Dell is not interested in Windows anymore, you cannot force them to buy it. That's an open market. You buy what you want.