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Windows 8 PCs Still Throttled By Crapware

Posted by Unknown on from the the-more-things-stay-the-same dept.

jfruh writes "Windows 8's Metro UI presents a clean and spiffy new interface for Microsoft's latest OS. But one of the operating system's oldest and most hated problems — crapware — still lurks below the surface. For instance, the Acer Aspire 7600U is an all-in-one that, at $1,900, is hardly a bargain-basement PC. And yet as shipped it includes over 50 pieces of OEM and third-party software pre-installed, much of which simply offer trials for paid services."

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  1. Crapware comes from crap business models by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Guys, and gals. There are a few MBAs out there I presume. If your business model is based on razor thin margins, the pressure to allow crapware to invade your environment is to great to expect crapware not to thrive.

    Buy a Mac. The Apple business margins are fat, so you won't have deal with crapware.

    Here's a hint. Figure out what your time is worth. Knowing the business fact of the cost of your time, will provide the correct answer.