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Windows Vista Laptop on eBay, Proceeds Going To EFF

Windows Vista Laptop on eBay, Proceeds Going To EFF:
So regarding my infamous Acer Ferrari 1000 Windows Vista laptop, I think the best thing to do at this point is auction off the controversial laptop on Ebay and donate the proceeds from the auction to one of my favorite non-profits, The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF).

Honestly, I’m not really the right person to review of Windows Vista and at this point, it is still unclear why I was even selected to receive it, not to mention the fact that there has been quite a bit of inconsistency regarding what Microsoft, AMD and Edelman wanted people to do with the laptop after they were done testing it. Don’t get me wrong, I appreciate being included, but now I think it’s time to move on.

I’m starting the auction today (it in the US only) and it will end in 7 days on January 4th. This will give me some more time to test out the laptop some more and see what Windows Vista is like, before it is sold to someone who will really benefit from having it, possibly even someone who will be able to give it a proper review.

Here are the auction details.

So why am I choosing EFF as the recipient? They are an amazing 16 year old San Francisco based, non-profit organization that has done a bunch of great work to help defend online rights and freedom. I’ve asked attorneys at EFF for free advice on numerous occasions and most recently Jason Schultz helped me out with the whole Michael Crook false DMCA claim situation, which ultimately lead to EFF’s lawsuit against him. This is my way of saying thanks to EFF and to help support them in their continuing efforts.

To sweeten the deal, Laughing Squid will cover the shipping costs and throw in a Laughing Squid t-shirt and stickers.

Brian Solis has donated a Cruise FE Sling bag to be included with the laptop.

I’ll announce the winner of the auction here on January 4th. Happy bidding!

UPDATE: Here are what some of the other bloggers are doing with their Windows Vista laptops. The majority of them have decided to keep theirs.

via LaughingSquid