[clug] Windows Tax refund and ASUS

[Steve Walsh]

Not only that, but they even state what cannot be refunded (via 
http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/productrefund/refund.mspx )

What Products Are Not Eligible for a Refund?

    * Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software preloaded on a PC 
(contact the PC manufacturer)
    * Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) software sold separately 
from PC (contact the reseller or retailer)

<snip>

So, basically, this will get cyclical, as (for arguments sake), David 
Jones will say "talk to Toshiba", Toshiba will say "you knew when you 
bought it that it had windows on it, so you should have asked for a 
laptop with windows".

You go back to DJ's, who say "we don't provide special orders, you'd 
need to talk to Toshiba about that" and Toshiba will say "We don't do 
special orders below 500 units".

Jim Croft wrote:
> Do I detect an 'if applicable' gotcha in there somewhere?
>
> If lawyers had to write code the legal system would freeze...  no, I
> take that back - it would not even boot...
>
> jim
>
> On Fri, Jun 12, 2009 at 11:06 AM, Steve Walsh<steve at nerdvana.org.au> wrote:
>   
>> Chris Smart wrote:
>>     
>>> But of course this is all hypothetical. You can kick and scream all
>>> you like, but no-one has taken it to court (who would over $200?) so
>>> no-one really knows.
>>>
>>> You might only get $20 back cause I don't think they on-sell it for
>>> much, or these days you might have to pay Microsoft to get a refund!
>>>
>>>       
>> OK, I was feeling too chirpy today anyway (the things I do for you guys),
>> the text at the start of the XP Eula
>> (http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/eula/home.mspx) says it all;
>>
>> "IMPORTANT-READ CAREFULLY: This End-User License Agreement ("EULA") is a
>> legal agreement between you (either an individual or a single entity) and
>> Microsoft Corporation for the Microsoft software that accompanies this EULA,
>> which includes computer software and may include associated media, printed
>> materials, "online" or electronic documentation, and Internet-based services
>> ("Software"). An amendment or addendum to this EULA may accompany the
>> software. YOU AGREE TO BE BOUND BY THE TERMS OF THIS EULA BY INSTALLING,
>> COPYING, OR OTHERWISE USING THE SOFTWARE. IF YOU DO NOT AGREE, DO NOT
>> INSTALL, COPY, OR USE THE SOFTWARE; YOU MAY RETURN IT TO YOUR PLACE OF
>> PURCHASE FOR A FULL REFUND, IF APPLICABLE."
>>
>> Vista's says;
>>
>> "These license terms are an agreement between Microsoft Corporation (or
>> based on where you live, one
>> of its affiliates) and you. Please read them. They apply to the software
>> named above, which includes
>> the media on which you received it, if any. The terms also apply to any
>> Microsoft
>>    ·    updates,
>>    ·    supplements,
>>    ·    Internet-based services, and
>>    ·    support services
>> for this software, unless other terms accompany those items.      If so,
>> those terms apply.
>> By using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do
>> not use the
>> software. Instead, return it to the retailer for a refund or credit. If you
>> cannot obtain a refund
>> there, contact Microsoft or the Microsoft affiliate serving your country for
>> information about Microsoft’s
>> refund policies. See www.microsoft.com/worldwide. In the United States and
>> Canada, call (800)
>> MICROSOFT or see www.microsoft.com/info/nareturns.htm."
>>
>> So, basically, it's up to the place of purchase to honor the warranty.
>>
>> have a read of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_refund for prior
>> precendence.
>>
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Networks and Technology - Linux.conf.au 2008
Evil Network bunny - Linux.conf.au 2009
Geek Emeritus (you fool! You glorious fool!) - Linux.conf.au 2010