Story regarding a group attempting to get a refund from Microsoft for unused copies of Windows which came with their computers.

"Windows may be on more than 90 per cent of the world's Personal Computers, but a growing campaign takes to the streets on Monday to keep the Microsoft Operating System (OS) in its box."

Describes refund campaign; terms EULA clause a "loophole".

Reprint of 99-1-21 LinuxWorld piece.

THe SSLUG (Denmark/Sweden) hosts an installfest as an alternative to other Windows Refund Day actions.

Article relating to computer users who intend to seek a refund for unused copies of Windows sold with their machines.

A group that is rallying Linux, BeOS, BSD, OS/2, and NetWare users to demand a refund on Feb. 15 because of the end user license agreement wording.

"...don't expect any money while Microsoft and the Justice Department do battle in court. If Microsoft loses, however, look for "lawsuits coming out of the woodwork..."

Bennett's refund saga with Toshiba Australia, and the foundation of Windows Refund Day.

"... it is a bit disappointing that there are not more organized groups out there."

Discusses WinRefund Movement on bottom 1/8 of page one; or near the top of the 1-big-page LWN.

Call your PC maker, not us, says Microsoft.

Via IDG News Service. "We expect Microsoft to take a stack of checks, stick them in the laser printer and do the right thing,"

Describes one user who read the EULA and found a way to get refunded for an operating system he wouldn't use.

"New Zealand Unix operating system lobby group UniForum is planning a national "Windows Refund Day" for the Microsoft operating system on February 15..."

Article attempting to attract qualifying users' attention to the possibility of participating in Windows Refund Day.

The LinuxMall website is hosting a forum for computer owners who want to obtain a refund from Microsoft for the unused copy of Windows that came with their machines.

Discusses one company's probe into Microsoft's behavior and claims it has found nothing warranting an antitrust trial.

Second of 3 short articles on one page.

8th item from top.

Links to an article on the individual whose refund made it into the press, and early discussion of the larger refunds project.

Further commentary from the early stages of the movement.

Brief article regarding computer owners who are attempting to get refunds for unused copies of Windows preinstalled on their computers.

3rd story down from top: "MICROSOFT is facing an embarrassing and potentially costly confrontation ..."

"Hundreds of people who bought computers preloaded with the Windows operating system plan to politely storm Microsoft offices around the world Monday and request refunds."

Several hundred computer users, at the time of this article, intended to seek refunds from Microsoft for the unused operating system sold bundled with their machines.

Coverage of the Microsoft Refund Day event, by an on-the-spot reporter.

"Microsoft may be colluding with PC makers to make Windows refunds impossible, or near impossible. At least that's what a number of consumers are saying who have tried to get their refunds. And some lawyers are beginning to agree."

Non-Refundable Refund follow-up story.

Editor Liz Enbysk says: "Go for the refund!"

"For users tired of buying PCs with software they don't want or don't need, two small developers have teamed up to create an attractive option": The MediaToll content-management system.

Editor-in-chief & columnist Eric Lundquist, at the end of his column, gives a brief rationale for Windows refunds and mentions Refund Day.

A brief article on northern California Linux users who plan to rally at company's office to "present a calm and polite, but firm, request for [a] refund."