Comment 1869 for bug 1

This bug is not fixed. Based on the outlined steps to repeat:

    1. Visit a local PC store.
    2. Attempt to buy a machine without any proprietary software.

At least in the Reno, NV area, the results of the "steps to repeat" involve relatively-nonexistent availability of free-and-open-source purchasing options; nearly all PCs sold here are preinstalled with either Windows or (in the case of those originally manufactured by Apple, Inc.) Mac OS X. Some PCs can be purchased without operating systems if from a small vendor, but in those cases it's reliant upon me having technical experience and making it clear that I am capable of installing software myself; larger vendors do not offer this ability. Perhaps this is different in other areas (if it is, further clarification - as well as real estate listings and job offerings to assist with me packing my bags and moving - would be appreciated).

While PC manufacturers are beginning to make their Linux offerings more apparent (namely, Dell, in addition to Linux-only vendors like System76), this is far from the mainstream, and PC users without technical experience/capability will likely be stuck with a non-free operating system preinstalled.