Hi DABegley,
Guess the guys at Microsoft didn't think about that one.
Let me give you my honest opinion. Windows 8 without the internet is quite useless. All of those tiles on the metro page are there to access the internet. Yes, you can use the regular desktop mode, but if that's all you're going to use, you might just as well get Windows 7. So my suggestion would be to order a desktop with Windows 7.
Unfortunately, the only Win 7 desktops right now are Alienware, which are geared toward gaming. If that's the intended use, they're probably a better choice than the Inspiron 660. If that's not what you have in mind, then I suggest going to the outlet, where you can still order an Inspiron with Windows 7.