On Thursday 19 September 2002 04:21 pm, Alastair Scott wrote: > On Thu, 2002-09-19 at 16:05, Gabriel Gonzalez wrote: > > Hello all, > > Just I have installed by first time the mandrake 8.0 and I would like to > > register this but I get this software thought a magazine and does not had > > included the Serial Number. What I can do to get one Serial Number or How > > I can register the software? > > Unlike Windows or MacOS, with Linux software there's usually no such > thing as registration and there certainly isn't any with Mandrake Linux. > In fact, Linux is based on a _completely different_ philosophy from > other operating systems, as you'll see here: > > http://www.gnu.org/philosophy/philosophy.es.html > > One of the best things about Open Source / Free Software is that, even > when the software costs money, you just pay it. There are no > registration codes, serial numbers or other things to lose :) > > Should you decide that you want to reward MandrakeSoft for their efforts > there are at least two things you can do: > > i. buy a boxed set from http://new.mandrakestore.com/ > > ii. join the Mandrake Club http://www.mandrakeclub.com/ > > Alastair
i LOVE this e-mail and reply!!!! coming from MS WinCrap, i can COMPLETELY understand the confusion. Such freedom confused me at first. Thoughts such as: "i can download it instead of buying it? *see note 1", "i can give you a copy, you can copy it, and pass along a copy, LEGALLY! *see note 2", etc. what to do with the new found freedom? squander it? it's your right, if you wish. Perhaps it might be better to: *note 1: buy it instead of downloading it. some well deserved developers would appreciate it. not to mention, it is A LOT less expensive than MS products. heck, i've paid more for software to "catch a crash" in MS Winblows than i did for mandrake 8.2. *note 2: copy and encourage copying. mandrake linux is a gift that shows you care. why give them crapware? a windows installation is a massive security risk for their very_personal information. if anybody needs confirmation on this just visit any tech news site. even those catering to MS cannot hide the multiple warnings (they seem to be growing exponentially). patch windows, office, etc, etc. no hiding it, security holes are found in linux, but they are usually patched at a phenomenal speed and mandrake makes it so very painless to patch (often, with no rebooting, try THAT with winblows!) how about contributing something back to support this new found freedom? this newbie mailing list is great to not only get help but to help those who need it. there are many ways to enjoy this freedom, have fun! -iggy
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