[ubuntu-uk] Choice of laptop

[Gareth France]

Now this I like! I shall be attempting to get a refund for windows in 
the near future I think.

On 04/11/14 17:17, Alan Lord (News) wrote:
> On 04/11/14 15:54, Liam Proven wrote:
>> On 4 November 2014 16:42, Gareth France
>> <gareth.france at cliftonts.co.uk> wrote:
>>> Thanks. I've seen what I'd like but it's in PC world. I really don't
>>> think I
>>> can make a purchase if it is effectively an endorsement of Windows 8!
>>> I'm
>>> sure there must be another way.
>>
>> The real reason doesn't get talked about much.
>>
>> It costs money to /not/ preload Windows.
>
> Liam is right.
>
> The only way you can "try" to make a point is either by:
>
> 1. Buying a machine from somewhere that sells then sans OS or with Linux.
> 2. Attempting to get a refund for the "Microsoft Tax"...
>
> If you search google you will find cases where suppliers have refunded
> the license cost - and in doing so it arguably gives you an even better
> platform for broadcasting about it rather than just quietly buying a PC
> with Linux or no OS...
>
> (Here's my story from July 2009 - and note the comments):
>
> http://www.theopensourcerer.com/2009/07/getting-your-microsoft-tax-refunded-1010-for-amazon-uk/
>
>
> But it doesn't always work...
>
> Al
>
>