[Discuss] Avoiding paying Windows license in the US

[jack at coats.org (Jack Coats)]

In my experience, the amount you get back is almost zero especially if you
consider your time.
Bundling it costs most PC makers almost nothing (think $10/seat for
consumer systems, and
pro systems often come unbundled so they can stick you for more on you
'enterprise agreement').
It has been a long time since I purchased a new system either personal or
commercial
but that is my take from a long time ago.

On Tue, Jun 1, 2021 at 8:41 AM Rich Pieri <richard.pieri at gmail.com> wrote:

> On Tue, 1 Jun 2021 05:04:41 +0200
> Julian Daich <julian.daich at freecomputerlabs.org> wrote:
>
> > Hi Rich,
> >
> > Whatever the tech behind it is, the license states
> > "By using this software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept
> > them, do not use the software. instead, contact the manufacturer or
> > installer to determine their return policy for a refund or credit."
> >
> > This will show up to you after you paid and they cannot force you to
> > accept it.
>
> I'm not going to argue about what is or is not enforceable license
> terms. I have zero skin in that game. What I am doing here is
> explaining how the Windows license enforcement mechanism works,
> explaining why this mechanism makes getting that refund or credit so
> onerous, and offering my advice for dealing with it (to wit: don't
> bother tilting at that windmill; it's not worth your time).
>
> --
> Rich Pieri
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