Paul wrote:
Ron, if someone bought a Dell machine with XP installed and took it
off, replacing it with Linux, do you know if it would invalidate
their guarantee?
I am running Mdk10 on my Dell that I had to buy with XP. I told them
that I did not need an OS, but they could not sell it without then.
I asked them about guarantee if I take off XP. That was no problem,
according to the sales people. I asked them to send me an e-mail to
confirm that, and they did.
Paul
Dell Denmark will not sell you a laptop without an OS. When
asked why not, they claim that it's a "contractual clause".
Then - after a long pause - the man said : "...but we can sell
you a laptop with a rudimentary DOS pre-installed. In that
case it'll be able to boot and you'll save DKr 186 ($30).
So I figure $30 is the Microsnot tax.
Kaj Haulrich.
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