Comment 1620 for bug 1

"Most people have absolutely no idea how computer works, so asking them to
install the OS themselves is too much, but *THE LICENSE DEFINITELY HAS TO
BE OPTIONAL*, because that way you can either"

I agree, or at least simply have the option to say no thanks. This is the way it should be but I see little about anyone doing anything about it. The OFTC for instance apparently receive very few complaints about this so are not bothered. I've recently had to pay Microsoft tax when I purchased a new laptop because my PC went pop, I had no real choice in the matter except not buy a new PC. I tried to buy one without but I get blank looks in the stores and calling Dell for instance lead me nowhere but into an argument about consumer rights (the lack of). Just annoys that I have paid for something I will never use or even look at and I can't do anything about it short of a small claims case which is just a waste of everyone's time anyway.

To be honest, as much the GNU/Linux community alone feels large, it's just not big enough to make our respective authorities change the rules just that little bit to make a difference.

Anyway,
I look forward to the day this bug gets fixed and see a level playing field for once. Thanks Ubuntu! :)