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Re: Local business that will sell/build a pc without an operating system?

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From: Rob Weaver
Date: Mon, 19 May 2003 03:39
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On 3 Feb 2003 10:25:04 -0800, stevesusenet@yahoo.com (Steve) wrote:

>Hi;
>
>I'm getting a new pc in March.
>
>I don't want to buy it from dell, gateway or any of the big oems.  I
>don't like having to pay for windows whether or not I want it.
>
>I'm recovering from shoulder surgery over the next few months so
>building my own pc isn't really an option.
>
>Can anyone recommend a business locale to the Arlington, Virginia area
>that will sell me a pc without an operating system?   How about a
>local buisness that will build a pc for me from parts?
>
>Thanks in advance for any info.
>
>Please reply to the group.....thanks
>
>Steve

Greetings Steve!

My wife just bought a P-3/933 for me from Dell Financial Services
(read: lease return) that comes without an OS.

Try this link <http://www.dfsdirectsales.com/dfsdirect/> and go from
there.  Usual disclaimers apply.

All the best
Rob Weaver
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