Does "budget systems" here mean "cheap/economic computer operating systems"?

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2. You get what you pay for with software

Even with budget systems available, computers are a sizeable investment. Fortunately, the software you install doesn't have to add to the bill.

Modern computer users are lucky to have a vast and growing library of free, open-source software available. Open-source free software can save you hundreds or thousands of dollars over commercial programs without sacrificing essential features.

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http://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/columnist/komando/2013/02/14/tech-myths-mac-software-megapixels-camera/1910521/

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@oristarA,

It means that even with the cheap computers available, computers are still expensive. That is, a sizeable investment. The computers are expensive, but the software, including operating systems, doesn't have to be.

My own observation is that some business software can cost more than the computer, but that has nothing to do with your question.

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It would be "economical", not "economic". Different meanings.

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@MontereyJack,

MontereyJack wrote:

It would be "economical", not "economic". Different meanings.

Cool.
Thanks.

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Does "budget systems" here mean "cheap/economic computer operating systems"?

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