[Eug-lug] XP Pro anyone?

[T. Joseph Carter]

These days if you're willing to use the right components, you could sell
Linux Pro for $179 "now with free computer!"

On Fri, Jul 21, 2006 at 01:08:21AM -0700, Ben Barrett wrote:
> 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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