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.
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