How to return MS Windows on your new computer for a refund | Linux Today

How to return MS Windows on your new computer for a refund

Written By
Web Webster
Web Webster
Jan 19, 1999

Thanks to Thomas
Pfau
for this link.

Geoffrey D. Bennett found out that:

  • It is near impossible to buy a laptop without Windows
  • The Microsoft Software License Agreement allows you to return
    the software if you do not agree to its terms.
  • It is difficult, but not impossible to get Toshiba (at least in
    Australia) to send you a cheque in return for the Windows
    License.

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Web Webster

Web Webster

Web Webster has more than 20 years of writing and editorial experience in the tech sector. He’s written and edited news, demand generation, user-focused, and thought leadership content for business software solutions, consumer tech, and Linux Today, he edits and writes for a portfolio of tech industry news and analysis websites including webopedia.com, and DatabaseJournal.com.

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