via Slashdot.
Look at the map. Microsoft sends out the message: "we're on to you, and we're
suing".
http://tinyurl.com/klcyh (ms.com)
Such things, as well as false positives and vigilant policing, will squeeze
what's left in people's pockets before they upgrade to GNU/Linux.
Microsoft piracy check draws complaints
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20060806/ap_on_hi_te/microsoft_s_piracy_check
How Piracy Opens Doors for Windows
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| Bill Gates may not be entirely dismayed by software thieves. They
| seed the world market and make Microsoft a standard.
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http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-micropiracy9apr09,0,414067.story?track=tottext
Why piracy kills Open Source
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| Because for them, the price is the same.
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| So, please, Microsoft, defend your own products, and don't allow users to
| use pirated versions. You'll be doing the best for the Open Source
| products.
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http://youmaybeinterrupting.com/desktop.php?view&postid=12&a=apps%2FBlog%3B%3B
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