Italy sues Microsoft for box-bundling bungling

“The Italian consumer watchdog is suing Microsoft over the
“Windows Tax” – the near impossibility of an ordinary user
getting a refund if they decide to delete Microsoft’s software from
a new computer or laptop.

“The class action case says Microsoft makes it too difficult for
people who buy a computer with Microsoft software on it to remove
that software and get their money back. Most users do not realise
that starting the software means you have accepted the end user
licence.”

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