I agree. I tried to multiple times to purchase ThinkPads without the bundled software (I use Linux). But it is not an option.

This in fact is the only reason why I look at other offers at all. Every time I need a new laptop I re-check whether I get a ThinkPad without Windows, then I look around for other offerings that do not bundle useless software; so far the ThinkPads have just been better.

First thing I do is wiping the Windows and "factory" partitions and install Linux.