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How to get a Refund on Your Unwanted Windows
lisah writes "Serge Wroclawski recently contacted Dell to request a refund on the unwanted copy of Windows XP that came pre-installed on his computer. Somewhat surprisingly, Dell complied. Wroclawski admits that the $52.50 refund was more of a victory in principal than anything else, but it was a success nonetheless. Using his tips and techniques readers can try their hand at getting a refund of their own. Wroclawski cautions that you should be prepared for a long haul: the process could take hours." Linux.com and Slashdot are both owned by OSTG.
Can I hire someone in China to go through the refund process for me for a fraction of the refund amount?
Its spelled 'cents', and yes...I agree 5,250 is a lot of cents.
Have you listened to those stupid commercials? In case not, here is an official transcript. Joe Sixpack: "I want a computer." Dell-Idiot: "Let's build you a custom dell." Joe Sixpack: "Cool. I want to play games on it." Dell-Idiot: "Lets upgrade you to a massive 19" flat panel and an intel processor" Joe Sixpack: "Awesome, that's like totally customized." Dell-Idiot: "Your super-customized computer will be at your doorstep in just three days" Joe Sixpack: "I rock."
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I guess if you're still living with your mom, you might consider it a large sum.
"I'd rather be a lightning rod than a seismometer." -Ken Kesey
They can't sell copies of Windows XP for the same cost because of the physical media involved...I reckon it takes an extra ten cents to print a nifty genuine hologram, and $36.40 goes to the RIAA because someone might figure out how to use the CD to pirate music.
In theory, one could use that money to purchase World of Warcraft: Burning Crusade. If this Windows refund effort is done on a "patch Tuesday", even the time could be justified in lieu of Blizzard maintenance down-time.