Okay, so let’s say you want to buy a new Vista PC/laptop, but you
don’t want to pay the additional $199 (Home Basic) to $399 (Ultimate)
that they ask for the OEM operating system. The solution in this
situation is very simple, not so tricky and, most of all, it’s legal.
I’ll try to say it straight. When you buy your new Vista PC/laptop,
just ask the salesman to give you a refund for the OS. This thing is
supported by and specified in any Windows Vista EULA (available also on the Internet).
This can be done in 45 days after you buy your, PC, as the EULA says.
On the first page of the EULA you will see a paragraph about this, and
I will quote it here.

By using the software, you accept these terms. If you do not accept them, do not use the
software. Instead, return it to the retailer for a refund or credit. If you cannot obtain a refund
there, contact Microsoft or the Microsoft affiliate serving your country for information about Microsoft’s
refund policies. See www.microsoft.com/worldwide. In the United States and Canada, call (800)
MICROSOFT or see www.microsoft.com/info/nareturns.htm.

The retailer is now forced to give your money back for the software
or you will get an offer for credit for another Microsoft software or
one of its affiliates. You will need to erase all information about
Windows Vista that that are already preinstalled on that PC
(uninstalling/formatting) and you will be good to go.

After all, reading the EULA gives you great knowledge about what
your duties and your rights, so the next time, spend a few minutes and
read it. It might worth the effort!

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