Re: running linux voids warranty?

From: Barry Watzman (WatzmanNOSPAM_at_neo.rr.com)
Date: 07/04/05 

Date: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 15:50:54 GMT

Maybe, there are certainly mfgrs. who will use ANY available excuse to
void the warranty.

But, then, how are they going to know that you were running linux if you
don't tell them? You can "image" the disk before you install Linux, and
the reinstall the image if you have to send it in for service (or,
better, use a different hard drive).

alex goldman wrote:

> Are there laptop manufacturers that will refuse warranty repair if they find
> Linux on the hard drive?

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