Originally posted by Lamsey@21 October 2003 - 05:32
The idea is that we are purchasing a single license for a copy of Windows
of course. but if you go out and spend $200 USD on a Windows CD, you only get a single license as well. the practice of only packaging restore discs with prefabbed PCs is like an extra kick to the balls, just for good measure.

honestly i think the OEMs are just trying to make sure that when their pre-installed add-on programs eventually screw up your Windows installation, you'll be forced to reinstall all of it with the restore disc... along with all of the links & advertising they've been paid to litter your desktop & bookmarks with.