you don't have to do anything. If you don't want to buy Windows or Apple. Then don't buy it. You can use any of the free Linux operating systems. If you want to use a new product, whatever it might be that interests you about it, then buy it. Its as simple as that. Can you say that everything you own is critical to your existence?? Computers and operating systems are very much in the optional luxury category. You only buy it if you can afford and you want some entertainment that it offers.