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Re: [LUG] Getting a Windows refund from Acer

 

On Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:18:05 +0000
Rob Beard <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Hello Rob,

> I just couldn't understand why Acer would make their 
> customers jump through so many hoops to install XP.

Because if XP were available as an option, they'd have to support it.
Removing Vista and installing XP invalidates their software warranty, and
you no longer have support from them.

They are, after all, in this to make money.  Minimising customer options
is one way of maximising profit.

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