<div>Went to PC World yesterday to assist my Dad in buying a laptop. I know there are good deals on-line, but he had some vouchers to spend.</div><div><br></div><div>After picking a laptop, the sales man told us the laptop would not be suitable for digital photos unless we also bought photo editing software. I told him that it won't be necessary as we use open-source software like GIMP. Then he made this incredible statement, "Oh we've tried that, open source software doesn't work on these laptops!"</div>
<div><br></div><div>We then go in to a Monty Python style argument. I appreciate these guys want to sell extras but bare faced lying to customers to get a sale was shocking.</div><div><br></div><div>Anyway rant over, just thought I'd share. I'd be interested to know what you think could be done to help better inform consumers.</div>
<div><br></div><div>Cheers,</div><div><br></div><div>Nathan.</div>