I’m not “trying” to say anything lol. OP said operating systems. I’m talking about operating systems. Not a pc that is packaged with one.

Exactly. You can buy windows OS standalone without it coming in a package with a pc. It’s rare. That’s why it’s surprising.

Exactly. Which is why it’s surprising to pay for windows OS.

That’s not the point. You’re buying a pc, it comes with it and sometimes costs extra.

This sub is about what’s surprising things people buy. Buying an OS is surprising, because it’s either part of the package deal for a new pc, or you can just use linux.

Uhhhh you answered your own question. Why pay for an OS when it should either be included, or free Linux.

Therefore it’s surprising when people pay for an OS.

You’re busy actively being correct. That’s what you’re doing.

I have daily for decades and have never had a problem