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Californians Can Get Free MS-Settlement PCs

Posted by timothy on from the watch-out-for-strings dept.

soliaus writes "Seeing as how Microsoft recently lost the anti-trust lawsuit in California, Lindows has taken charge and is offering people free Lindows-related goodies. Basically, Lindows files a claim on your behalf, they keep the money, and you can get a copy of Lindows; a Click-N-Run subscription; a free PC; or other Lindows goods. More information about filing a claim on your own can be found here." (Note that this only applies if you purchased a computer for use in California.) Other companies will probably come out with their own approach to trading settlement money for goods, too, so if Lindows isn't your choice, waiting is a good idea.

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  1. And the sad news is... by klaxor · · Score: 2, Funny

    That this 1.1 billion dollars won't even come close to bankrupting Microsoft.

    But at least it's more the slap on the wrist that the Feds gave them.

    1. Re:And the sad news is... by zrm8y5m02 · · Score: 3, Funny

      Slap on the wrist ? It was a high five between the Feds and Microsoft.

  2. GNU PCs! by Big+Mark · · Score: 3, Funny

    These PCs... are they distributed under the GPL, or aren't they truly free?

  3. I just made my claim by ImNotThatSmart · · Score: 4, Funny

    I am getting a copy of Lindows, a two button mouse, and a 486DX33mhz!

    1. Re:I just made my claim by simong_oz · · Score: 2, Funny

      A 486 was one of them magic computers which finally allowed you to play civilization with all the computer players turned on and not have to wait at least 30 minutes for your turn to come around once you got past 1900AD. ah I remember the days ...

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  4. Anybody in California by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    used the "Instant Settlement* Wizard" yet to see how much they can get?

    1. Re:Anybody in California by Horny+Smurf · · Score: 3, Funny

      I'm not from california, but I used it anyhow. So far, I've recieved 5 offers to increase my penis size, 3 offers to refinance my house, and 6 ads for low-cost toner.

  5. Re:Hope you already did your Christmas shopping... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    handling and we know that can sometimes be very expensive
    Yeah this chick wanted to charge $150 to handle me

  6. Now THAT is marketing! by winstarman · · Score: 3, Funny

    Whoever came up with that should be promoted. Just think, you can get someone else to screw over Microsoft on your behalf.

    God Bless the USA!

    R-

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  7. Re:Scare tactics? by ReelOddeeo · · Score: 2, Funny

    Isn't this kind of a form of scare tactics? "Get it now, from us, or you may never be able to get it"

    Yes, it is. Did you have a point to make?

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  8. But what happens... by johnwyles · · Score: 5, Funny

    ...if someone sues IBM? Do we get a free copy of SCO?

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  9. What about earlier versions? by rikkards · · Score: 2, Funny

    I had an XT when we lived in California in 88 (I think) Do I still apply? :)

  10. something ironic here by b17bmbr · · Score: 3, Funny

    to learn more information, you need to click on a flash presentation, which requires a plugin. hmmm...

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  11. You mean... by dsfox · · Score: 2, Funny

    ...Redhat should be smart and aggressive?

  12. Piracy Claim? by notcreative · · Score: 2, Funny


    Am I a member of the class if I stole MS software from a location in California sometime during the period in question?