[ubuntu-uk] pre installed ubuntu laptops -> now MS refunds...

[LeeGroups]

>> wow. That is a very clear notice.
>>
>> Quality Seal
>> Importants Notice: TOSHIBA Corporation (TOSHIBA) and/or its subsidiaries
>> currently sell personal computers with pre-installed Microsoft operating
>> system as computing solution. Please note, notwithstanding anything to
>> the contrary in the documentation accompanying your computer, TOSHIBA
>> and/or its subsidiaries do not accept the return of component parts or
>> bundled software, which have been removed from the PC System. Pro-rata
>> refunds on individual components or bundled software, including the
>> operating system, will not be granted.
>>
>>
>> I think that is going on the front page of naked computers shortly.
>
> I wonder who was pulling the strings to get that put on there...
I doubt there is a hidden MS agenda there, probably just Toshiba getting 
fed up of doing the paperwork for these 'freaks' that don't want MS 
software.
Still, on the plus side, to go to that level of effort, they must be 
having a substantial number of returns... :)

Lee