Puneet Lakhina <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes:

> one of these friends today has
> asked me for the Windows Vista Home Premium CD so that he can try it out. I
> know its wrong in principal to give him the cd, its license terms deny it,
> and it would amount to software piracy. But if i dont give it, instead of
> understanding these principles, my friend would surely think Im just being
> mean, selfish.

Where's the dilemma? If he is truly your friend you should point him to freedom
and free software, and the principles of respecting licences.

If he disowns you for having principles and for giving him helpful suggestions
on setting him free, then you should reassess the value of this friendship.

PJ




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