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Cheap laptop price tags can mislead users

Cheap laptop price tags can mislead users

Rediff.com24 Jan 2008

All low-cost laptops and desktops come pre-loaded with a Linux OS or a DOS version (obsolete on desktops). The installation of a legal Microsoft operating system (OS) and office suite (for word, excel, etc) will increase the price of the desktop or laptop by 20 to 35 per cent.