Because Windows comes preinstalled on every PC in the stores. And Microsoft have deals with businesses for their Office suite and computers management. Microsoft knows how to make money and great deals. Desktop Linux is mainly non-profit.

Ten years ago as a Microsoft fanboy this would’ve irked me, but nowadays with all the Copilot crap being shoved down our throats, this seems fine to me.

Few people seem to know that Microsoft Office can open and save documents in .ODT, the LibreOffice Writer default format, the open format everyone should use in fact.

Try to install Windows on your toaster. What, your toaster does not work with Windows? Well, it's the same with laptops. Not all of them are made to work with Linux, or macOS for that matter. Do your research before.

Hello, I bought one of these as a gift for a friend in 2017. I have sent them the CPSC warning and a copy of the receipt. Hope they are able to dispose of it safely. Regards, Aryeh Goretsky