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Foreword. You are student and you use Microsoft software. As for us, we prefer using free software, but we respect your choice: freedom can only be chosen and never imposed. Today, both you and we are victims of the same abuse: we are all forced to buy software we do not need. You, because (in some cases) you can get it for free through the MSDNAA program. We, simply because we use other software. That's why this campaign is for both you and us. Special note for the free, libre and open source community.

My University offers me my Microsoft Windows ® license Worldwide Campaign

You are student and you attend Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics courses. You are about to buy a computer (make a good choice). Through a simple action, you might be able to spare a few dozens of euros. Moreover, you will participate in re-establishing a true and healthy competition between operating systems.

Maybe you can obtain Windows ® at no cost

Through your university or your engineering school, you may be able to get a free licence for Windows ® and for many other Microsoft software. You can then obtain a refund for the licence of the Windows ® version that is preinstalled on your computer.

How can I participate?

What is this action for?

Not only will you spare some money, but your action willsend a strong signal to computer manufacturers and to public authorities in charge: users want to have the choice to benefit or not from a pre-installed operating system, without systematically pay for it in advance. You will thus contribute to showing that you belong to the two thirds of potential customers that want to have the choice of their operating system.

Who does this action benefit to?

To customers: today, the manufacturer chooses the operating system and its version in their place, and dissimulates its price. As soon as the consumer will be able to choose his/her operating system, adoption and development of more innovating systems will be favored.

For more information: www.racketware.info, www.racketiciel.info, special note for the free, libre and open source community.