[mythtv-users] New frontend possibility?

David Brodbeck gull at gull.us
Tue Jul 29 20:26:57 UTC 2008


Brian Wood wrote:
> On Tuesday 29 July 2008 13:45:33 Steve Peters - Priority Electronics wrote:
>>> I just contacted Dell (in the UK) and they won't supply it without the
>>> OS which is a shame because it does seem to tick a lot of boxes.
>> You can apply for a windows refund though if you won't be using
>> windows...This guy got a $50 refund http://www.linux.com/articles/59381
> 
> Interesting, and somewhat relevant to my main complaint about new machines 
> coming with Windows.
> 
> I think the $52.50 is not unreasonable, it's probably close to what Dell paid 
> for the OS. This is probably offset by what the crapware vendors pay Dell to 
> get their demos on the desktop.

I remember a few years back people started trying this on Toshiba, and
they responded by putting a sticker on the shrinkwrap around the
computer that said you accepted the EULA by opening it.



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