[ale] OT: M$ vs. Linux netbooks

[Preston Boyington]

Robert Reese~ wrote:
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> Microsoft has gotten around that: I believe they now require the hardware 
> manufacturer to enclose the unit in a sealed inner package with a sticker EULA 
> that says if you break the seal you agree to the EULA, and that EULA states that 
> you CANNOT get a  refund on the Windows operating system, and if you don't like 
> it, return the unit from the place of purchase for a refund under the place of 
> purchase refund agreement.  Oh, by the way, if you buy it from a place that has 
> a POS refund policy (or lack thereof) too bad.  Caveat Emptor.
> 

a bit from:
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/productrefund/refund.mspx

says the following:

What Products Are Not Eligible for a Refund?

    * Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software preloaded on a PC
(contact the PC manufacturer)
    * Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software sold separately
from PC (contact the reseller or retailer)


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