can I upgrade to windows from linux for free?
Recently, I switched from windows to Ubuntu Linux 14.20 8.1. can I switch to free windows or should I still buy it?
On Sunday, January 4, 2015 08:26:13 + 0000, JSheaShea wrote:
Recently, I switched from windows to Ubuntu Linux 14.20 8.1. can I switch to free windows or should I still buy it?
If you have an installation of Windows or an installation partition DVD on
the computer, you can return free of charge.
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