That would be fair if that was actually what I said. I never mentioned UK. I
said *here* where we have access to big box stores that it is cheaper to buy
from them. My graphics card and monitor cost more than the whole system that
you quote. Name branded parts are expensive. I don't want junk.

It is pointless to discuss things with you because you mistake my intention
and continually misrepresent what I write. Then you try to bait me into lame
debates. My point was made in the context of a "Microsoft tax" which is a
common expression and even has a Wikipedia page. By taking it out of context
then starting a new thread of your own and posting numbers that are
meaningless to me proves nothing, other than you will stoop to any level to
start an argument. I made my point in the other thread, based on my own
experience in trying to purchase a computer ready made (not self built)
without an OS. You seem to be doubting my word and I find that offensive.
Consider this my last on this subject. If you can't be fair then it is not
worth my effort.