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Is Obtaining a Windows Refund Still Difficult?
Bubblehead asks: "A few years ago, everybody was talking about returning their copy of Windows to receive a refund. I plan on buying a Laptop shortly, and most manufacturers still insist on shipping it with some version of Windows. I was wondering what the state of the affairs is - there isn't that much information on the net. The most prominent piece of information is this 2003 Linux Journal Report outlining how the author had to go to small claims court to receive a refund. Any experiences - especially with vendors that do not offer an alternative?"
Karma be damned. You are asking Slashdot about getting a refund for OEM pre-installed Windows on a laptop that you haven't even bought yet?
Get a life!
The reason: knowingly selling a non-functional product.
well, you could turn it right around. buy a windows box, connect to the net (default config), wait 1 week. voila - non-functioning product!
its better being non-functional at delivery. at least then, it won't ever become a spam relay zombie (like most home windows installs do)
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"It is now safe to switch off your computer."
I purchased an IBM R50 back in April of 2004, IBM was willing to reduce the cost of the notebook by $100.00, but they did leave Windows XP home edition installed. Once I obtained the notebook, I removed Windows.
Anyone want to buy my un-used Windows XP License and key? Oh wait! That's not legal! Monopoly anyone!
Harry
Using a car as an example (I hate doing this)
Oh, please keep those jokes and metaphors going so that maybe people will begin to legitimately care rather than just laugh it off.
"If Windows were a car..." jokes should be on billboards.
Oblig.
Direct away from face when opening.
1%, 99%, you are either right or you are wrong.
The difference is that Microsoft is a convicted monopolist. Therefore, it has to play by stricter rules, or the Democrats will press antitrust charges as soon as President Bush leaves office in 2009.