[Tfug] Accidental extra netbook computer

[Jude Nelson]

I'm always happy when I receive free Linux-compatible hardware ;)

On 7/27/08, Bowie J. Poag <bpoag at comcast.net> wrote:
> ..So, wait, you're *happy* about getting Acer hardware?
>
>
> Jude Nelson wrote:
>> Hey guys, long time no see!
>>
>> Funny story.  A few days ago, I ordered one of Acer's new Aspire One
>> linux netbooks from NewEgg so I could add a touchscreen and use it in
>> school for note-taking.  When the package arrived, they accidentally
>> sent me a two-unit box from Acer, so now I have an extra Aspire.  Has
>> this happened to anyone before, and if so, what did you do?  Is there
>> a protocol for returning extra merchandise when it is accidentally
>> sent to you?  A friend at IBM told me that any mail that reaches you
>> via the USPS is automatically yours, but this was shipped via UPS, so
>> I don't know if that law applies.  Any ideas?
>>
>> Regards,
>> Jude Nelson
>>
>> PS  If you were thinking about getting an Eee PC, I think you will
>> find the Aspire to be a better deal :).  It's cheaper, it has a bigger
>> keyboard, you can max the RAM out to 1.5 GB, it has two MTD card
>> slots, and it has an Atheros 802.11 a/b/g wifi card which supports
>> host AP mode, virtual access points, monitor mode, and hardware-level
>> WEP.  It also has space for a cellular modem and sports a SIM card
>> reader.  Mine runs Debian :)
>>
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