>The OEM paid money to Microsoft for Windows and that cost is added to the cost of the machine.
> Even if crapware pays the OEM and subtracts cost from the machine that does not make
> Windows 'free' in any sense.
It's free in the sense of free beer.
Producing beer costs money, if you get it without paying for it (i.e. free) then somebody is subsidising it.
Free TV stations (if you have them in your country) are also subsidised by adverts.
I don't think you understand what free (in the sense it was used) means.
Biting the hand that feeds IT
