On Sun, Dec 26, 2010 at 12:12 AM, Narendra Sisodiya wrote: > On Sat, Dec 25, 2010 at 11:04 PM, subodh wrote: > >> Can I buy a Dell laptop without the Windows Operating System so >> that i can cut cost on that?
As Kartik pointed out: most models without Windows preinstalled are likely to be underpowered. >> Also it is unfare to forcefully sell windows to customer who are >> unware of the choices. There is not force involved. Ignorance is no excuse for getting fleeced. And you will find that unfair does not imply illegal. >> Some step similar to European Union in case of web browser choice( >> http://mynetx.net/#!/2042/eu-settles-web-browser-arguement-with-microsoft) >> should be taken. >> >> > This can be tried.. but this need a good amount of effort and legal > work. we may need to hire legal services . This if we able to take > Windows refund then it will be a "small revolution" in nehru place > in the content of FOSS.. {infact india} I am willing to provide any > help you need in this case ! I tried getting a refund about two years ago. Even spoke to a couple of lawyers but few understand the issue. Majority of my efforts were meant to make Lenovo see my point (which, of course, they did not see.) I did not try filing a simple complaint to a consumer court which I think I should have. There was a suggestion to publish the story but was warned that most publications will not do so (including LFY) for various reasons. Here are some suggestions to make your case air-tight. Document everything: video tape box opening, first boot, license text and your rejection of it (if you choose to do so ;-). Try and have a couple of witnesses around while you do it. State clearly why you think you should get the refund, send refund request to the vendor with evidence of your disagreement with license requesting an acknowledgement, wait for some reasonable period. Hopefully you get a favorable response or at the very least an acknowledgment that they received your request. File a complaint in consumer court with all the evidence, request sent to vendor and their acknowledgement (if you do get that) and their resposne (if they rejected your refund request.) You will find it's not an easy battle and your life and work will get in the way pretty soon. Sadly, not all of us have the tenacity (or conviction) of a Stallman. :-( Please understand I am not trying to dissuade you; I am just trying to prepare you for what you might face if you do choose to pursue this. All the best! -- Manish PS: I am willing to contribute a reasonable sum towards legal fees if it does come to that. _______________________________________________ Ilugd mailing list [email protected] http://frodo.hserus.net/mailman/listinfo/ilugd
