It was local electronics shop (czech rep.) they offer same laptops with win11 or without OS. Dont know how things are on Amazon or other US based websites, but I know for a fact you can order one on Asus official website.
Its funny, seeing this article as a lifelong windows user, just after finishing a boot-up usb drive with Mint on it.
I have win11 at work and the whole experience feels awful. I have a new laptop coming up that comes without an OS installed. Ill rather deal with the hassle of installing and learning a new OS than paying Microsoft for license to have my PC full of ads and AI slop.
Is that you, Robert California?