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Luca Bonissi bought a Lenovo laptop which came with a pre-installed Windows license he didn't need. He asked for refund, Lenovo refused.

After a 2-year court case, Lenovo had to pay 20,000 euros in damages for abusive behavior.

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https://fsfe.org/news/2021/news-20211110-01.html

Software Freedom in Europe 2021 - FSFE

Cancelling of large events, limitations in meetings, and travel restrictions: none of this stopped the FSFE from advancing software freedom in 2021. From R...
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It always amazes me that a corporation can look at someone who compiles their own operating system for political reasons, and say "nah, not that stubborn, they'll give up quickly"
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2 years... I got my refund after only a few phone calls... (14 years ago)

https://www.linux.com/news/how-get-windows-tax-refund/

How to get a Windows tax refund - Linux.com

Author: Serge Wroclawski If you buy a computer, you often pay for Microsoft Windows even if you didn’t ask for it and aren’t going to use it.
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Yes, because the licence is binding on the retailer to do that if you disagree with the terms.
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