[Eug-lug] XP Pro anyone?

[Michael Miller]

I would tell your friend to write a letter to Microsoft explaining.
He purchased a OEM copy from a local PC retailer with out purchasing a
PC.  He should also at the end of the letter say he does not accept
the EULA and he would like his money back.  Attach a copy of the
receipt as well as the OEM copy of Windows XP.  I would also ask the
"The bastards at VOS " for a letter explaining why they will not
refund his money.  He should get a check back from Microsoft in 7 to
10 days.  I don't think MS Legal will agree with VOS that by
purchasing $1.00 dollar of screws and misc case fittings equals a new
PC.

Just my $0.02.

Michael Miller

On 7/20/06, Matthew Jarvis <mattj at bikefriday.com> wrote:
> Okay, some more details:
>
> Apparently this isn't an "in the box" copy - shrinkwrap yes, box - no.
>
> It is labeled as "For distribution only with a new PC", which makes it OEM.
>
> They sold him $1 worth of screws to make it qualify as legal OEM....
>
> Just thought I should be clear on this...
>
> Matthew S. Jarvis
> IT Manager
> Bike Friday - "Performance that Packs."
> www.bikefriday.com
> 541/687-0487 x140
> mattj at bikefriday.com
>
>
> Matthew Jarvis wrote:
> > He paid $179 for it... best offer I guess...
> >
> > He thought about selling it on ebay but I thought I'd try and save him
> > the trouble...
> >
> > Matthew S. Jarvis
> > IT Manager
> > Bike Friday - "Performance that Packs."
> > www.bikefriday.com
> > 541/687-0487 x140
> > mattj at bikefriday.com
> >
> >
> > Mark Turner wrote:
> >
> >> What kind of price are you looking at?
> >>
> >> On 7/20/06, *Matthew Jarvis* <mattj at bikefriday.com
> >> <mailto:mattj at bikefriday.com>> wrote:
> >>
> >>     Prolly poor form on my part to even bring this up, but...
> >>
> >>     Guy at work went out and bought XP Pro from VOS in case I needed
> >> it to
> >>     fix his laptop. As it turns out, I didn't.
> >>
> >>     So he's got this new-in-the-box copy of XP Pro he's looking to get
> >> rid
> >>     of. The bastards at VOS won't take it back even though it's still
> >> in the
> >>     shrinkwrap...
> >>
> >>     Anyone wanna good deal on it?
> >>
> >>
> >>     --
> >>     Matthew S. Jarvis
> >>     IT Manager
> >>     Bike Friday - "Performance that Packs."
> >>     www.bikefriday.com <http://www.bikefriday.com>
> >>     541/687-0487 x140
> >>     mattj at bikefriday.com <mailto:mattj at bikefriday.com>
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