[Eug-lug] XP Pro anyone?

[Ben Barrett]

Well put, Mr.!!

However, for everything you get with WinXP isn't $179 "almost free"?  ;)
(heh, you get the right to spend a lot more money...)

Have seen XP-OEM sold with keyboards but not case screws, that is a new low.
As an open-source promotional event, we could sell linux CD's... for free,
or for $100 including keyboard/mouse/screws/etc :)
"Look, Linux Pro is almost 50% off XP Pro!"

just rabble-rousing,

    Ben


On 7/20/06, Mr O <notanatheist at yahoo.com> wrote:
>
> Technically speaking, you don't need to buy a new PC but you are
> supposed to purchase at the very least a component neccessary
> for the installation of the OS. CPU, mobo, RAM, drives count.
> Case and screws don't. Keyboard & Mouse don't really qualify
> either though you need at least a keyboard for the installation.
>
> To an extent I can understand why VOS wouldn't return the
> product. Because it is an OEM product the COA sits on the
> outside ready to be copied down by anyone. Unless the EULA
> states "if you  don't agree return it to the place of purchase"
> then the shop in question is not obligated to do a return on
> software. If the above is in the EULA then the shop is
> responsible for offering a refund and the shop can turn around
> and request a refund from Microsoft. There's no way to know if
> the license was activated or not without installing on another
> PC. For this same reason nearly every major retailer has very
> strict return policies on software of ANY kind. This includes
> games, applications, and operating systems. Typically it is
> stated that they are non-refundable but a replacement will be
> issued in the event it doesn't work. The best way to get a
> refund it to say your hardware won't support it. (For instance,
> the game you bought won't run because your video card sucks so
> you take it back and tell them it doesn't work on Macs. If they
> have a clue they'll look at you like you're an idiot but give
> you your money back)
>
> Agreed to be understandable? Personally, I prefer the GNU way.
> If it don't work it's your problem. The software is free. Don't
> complain.
>
> That be all,
> Mr O.
>
>
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