Linux and Dell

[voidmain]

quote:Originally posted by Zombie9920:



I'm going to start disabling the proxy when I'm not at this site. It sucks having to use a proxy to view this site, but I think my ISP has the fuckmicrosoft domain blocked or the webmaster might've configured his computer to block my real IP from connecting(I don't know why he would do that though).

A traceroute will tell the tale...

[Master of Reality]

the webmaster didnt say anything about disabling anyones account except for the secrective cunt a while back.

traceroute??? tale??? in accordance with the prophecy???

[kinky]

i didnt see the option on Dells web site.  But to certain businesses.. and Dell premier partner/resellers, i know.. for a fact.. Dell will ship Dell Precision Workstation Moblie M50s (Laptop) with Redhat and not windows.  Wether youll be able to talk to anyone that will do it for you is uncertain.

Dell does huge volume.. they dont care about indivudual users to waste their time with your OS requests.. theyll just choose not to sell to you.  But when a large company or the government, who spends millions a month to Dell ask for something.. they get it much easier.

[Calum]

quote:Originally posted by Zombie9920:
When you are trying to look up how reliable the reseller is, don't do it through BBB, do it through http://www.resellerratings.com because they have a much larger database.

while i am sure that you are actually right, simply the fact that they have a larger database is not good enough to say they are a better way to find out how reliable a reseller is. Say, for instance, that bbb had 600 people on their database and resellerratings had 3000, but lets imagine that there are actually only 600 reputable resellers, this means that the one with the larger database would have a huge chance of recommending a DISreputable reseller, while the bbb service may well have entirely only good ones.

As i say, no criticism to you, i am sure you are correct, and i will say i know nothing about how to conduct business online, just pointing out a logical hitch that i spotted.

[pkd_lives]

Thanks muffin, I made the same mistake as void.

I would build my own if it was a desktop I was getting. I want a laptop.

Building your own is easy, and can be lots cheaper, although I have found that when you look into this option you often decide you want the superior hardware, and thus spend more.

[rtgwbmsr]

You actually can build your own lappy. Go here: https://www.casedepot.com/index-s.html then click "Portable Cases" on the right side menu, and then choose an screen size.

[voidmain]

Actually those are portables, not laptops. I suppose you could put a portable on your lap but it certainly would not be comfortable.  

[Crunchy(Cracked)Butter]

I don't know about you but those workstations seem really high considering what you get for it.

[rtgwbmsr]

Yeah, they do...the Winblows ones are quite a few bucks cheaper...how bizarre   :confused:

[voidmain]

It's not bizzare at all. Think about it. It is in Dell's best interest to serve their master or the master will pull the plug.

[Calum]

it'll be a 'we regret to inform you' reply.

As you know, if you have never booted into the system then you are still entitled to a refund.

also:  

quote:Dear Microsoft,

!!! haw haw haw!!! very funny!

[RudeCat7]

quote:  You actually can build your own lappy. Go here: https://www.casedepot.com/index-s.html then click "Portable Cases" on the right side menu, and then choose an screen size

Those portables Rule! But they are too expensive, because I usually build a kick ass system for $500.00

NewEgg.com is THE best online component source! check out the refurb motherboards, cheap!  

[voidmain]

Here's an interesting site I just ran across:

http://www.windowsrefund.net/

But if you don't want to mess with Windows, here's a notebook site where you can get a non-Windows laptop:

http://www.powernotebooks.com/

[ October 14, 2002: Message edited by: void main ]

[pkd_lives]

Right no link, but I went to 'their' website (i will not link - I feel dirty enough' and entered refund. And got the following (everything else was for M$ money).

This is what I got.

 

quote: Microsoft North American Retail Product Returns
All North American retail Microsoft software comes with a 30-day, money back guarantee. Retail products can most easily be returned through the retailer where the product was purchased or directly to Microsoft.

Product Return Guidelines:

    * Return the product within 30 days of purchase date
    * Provide a copy of Proof of Purchase (receipt, credit card statement or cancelled check)
    * Provide a complete street address (No PO Boxes) and telephone number
    * Uninstall the software product from your computer and any storage devices, delete any backup copies
    * Include all related media and manuals
    * Supply the name and location of the retailer where the product was purchased
    * Please include a brief statement as to why you wish to return the product for a refund
    * Send product, the original product packaging and all related materials via traceable means (i.e., FedEx, UPS, Airborne, certified and insured US mail)

Not eligible for refund through the North American Retail Product Returns

    * Product preloaded on a personal PC (contact the PC manufacturer)
    * Product obtained through volume licensing or subscription (Please check with your reseller/distributor for their return policy)
    * Product acquired for free via electronic distribution
    * Product purchased through electronic software distribution via an on-line software vendor (product returns are handled by the on-line software vendor)
    * Reseller/Retailer and Contractor product returns (Please coordinate your returns request with your Authorized Microsoft Distributor)
    * Product obtained as Not For Resale Product

All validated returns will be processed within 2-4 weeks once the product is received by the Return Center. Failure to include all the information required could result in the refund being delayed or denied.

Questions: 1-888-673-8624
1-877-673-8889 (TTY Line)

SHIPPING ADDRESS FOR RETURNS in the United States:
Microsoft Product Returns Program
2992 Alvarado Street Suite N
San Leandro, CA 94577

SHIPPING ADDRESS FOR RETURNS in Canada:
Microsoft Product Returns Program
6200 Dixie Road Unit # 17
Mississauga, Ontario
Canada L5T2E1

[Calum]

very important: 2 points.

on the list of refunds requests that are ineligible, the first one shows that if windows is preinstalled, you are not eligible for a refund. Micro4oft says talk to Dell, and you know that Dell say talk to Microsoft. both are effectively saying 'talk to the hand'. The last one on that list shows that 'not for resale' products are not eligible. Qhave you ever heard of a copy of windows that is allowed to be resold? no. there is no such thing. this refund policy is hot air that has been cooked up for legal reasons and nothing more.