Re: running linux voids warranty?

From: Peter T. Breuer (ptb_at_oboe.it.uc3m.es)
Date: 07/04/05 

Date: Mon, 4 Jul 2005 17:59:05 +0200

In comp.os.linux.misc Barry Watzman <WatzmanNOSPAM@neo.rr.com> wrote:
> 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).

One normally does not return the disk if the unit is going for repair
(unless the disk IS the problem). Take it out - let them use their own
disk.

Peter

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