Buying a Dell and getting a refund for the OS

[JD Austin]

Shop the business side of their website and pick linux for the OS:
http://www.dell.com/us/business/p/desktops-n-workstations?~ck=anav#116823~0~3611729

On Sat, May 7, 2011 at 13:21, keith smith <klsmith2020 at yahoo.com> wrote:

>
> I was thinking of buying a secondhand PC for a web server.  I hear the
> going rate is about $100.  I don't need much however I thought I would take
> a look at a minimal system at Dell.
>
> I found this
> http://configure.us.dell.com/dellstore/config.aspx?oc=ddcwca11&c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&model_id=inspiron-560s
>
>
> Would easily meet my needs and the price is right at $279+shipping & Tax.
>
> So I contacted Dell and asked about a refund for the OS since I will be
> running Linux.  I was told they give no refund even if I do not agree with
> the TOS for the OS.
>
> I know I have heard of others getting a refund however they had to spend a
> day to get the refund.  Legally I think I am do a refund, however I'm not
> willing to work the whole day to do so.
>
> Any advice / comments?
>
>
>
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> Keith Smith
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