windows tax refund

[David Drury]

Now 10 years ago http://www.netcraft.com.au/geoffrey/toshiba.html 

Daniel Mons writes: 

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> peter baker wrote:
>> just read this interesting article on getting a windows tax refund in
>> the states <http://www.linux.com/articles/59381>
>>  
>> anyone had any experience of this here? 
>> 
>> -- 
>> www.peter.id.au <http://www.peter.id.au> 
>> 
> 
> I have tried and failed on several occasions.  I've used all of the
> arguments suggested in that link, and others that have cropped up.  What
> typically happens is the sales/support person escalates you to a
> manager, and the manager still says "no" anyway.  All courteous and
> friendly of course (on both sides), but with utterly no luck in
> achieving the desired goal. 
> 
> The article suggests small claims court, which I personally find tragic
> as a final resort, and something I have neither the patience nor stomach
> for. 
> 
> While it pains me, I limit myself to devices that aren't bundled with
> Windows.  Desktops and workstations are easy enough (I build my own from
> parts), and similarly servers are easy to get without Windows, as that
> market need is well understood by OEMs. 
> 
> Laptops are still painful, although it is changing slowly.  I've not had
> to buy a laptop personally for some time (children are still young, and
> I get hardware supplied from work).  But when the time does come, I'll
> choose one that is windows-free.  Unfortunately that grossly limits my
> hardware choices, and more importantly will not be heard by the Dells,
> HPs, Acers and Toshibas of this world (I'm sure their marketing
> think-tanks will believe I'm buying an Asus EeePC because it's cheap and
> light, and not because it comes without Windows).  But again with the
> utter failure that is Vista, that may change. 
> 
> - -Dan
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David Drury
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