[nzlug] OT: Returning a copy of XP

[Warren Boyd]

On 2006-10-08, at 04:11 , Andrew Errington wrote:
> Is it possible in New Zealand to return the copy of Windows XP that is
> supplied with a new laptop?
>
> I have just bought one, and of course it is not possible to buy a  
> laptop
> *without* XP pre-installed.  The box is still sealed.
>
> If it's possible, what is the procedure, and has anyone done it and
> succeeded?  How much money is refunded to you, the customer?
>

Yes - you can return the copy of Windows XP that comes supplied,  
however I believe that they took the clause out of the license  
agreement about getting money back ...

<rant> try buying some hardware and you have to agree to the  
'supplied license agreement' - which you cannot read until after  
you've agreed to the license, as it's supplied in soft form on the  
hardware </rant>