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CNN: Interactive: Windows license opens door for Linux refund	Popularity: Hit: 65

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	Reprint of 99-1-21 LinuxWorld piece. Sponsored Links:
URL:	http://www.cnn.com/TECH/computing/9901/25/winrefund.idg/
Title:	CNN - Windows license opens door for Linux refund - January 25, 1999
Description:	CNN - Windows license opens door for Linux refund - January 25, 1999. Call your PC manufacturer, not us, says Microsoft.
Specialized in:	Linux - Unix - Open Source - Os - Operating System - Server - Windows - Red Hat - Nt - Microsoft - Freebsd

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