--- Aedan McGhie/Scotland <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >"... "it's software piracy" said the MS woman, like > a robot. > > And there was something on MS web page about that > recently. They > warned charities about doing that kind of thing.
What's _really_ perverse is all the ads Microsoft has put out about how if your computer doesn't come with the original CD-ROMs for Windows etc, it's piracy, then MS turns around and allows the big PC companies to ship new boxes loaded to the gills with MSware and NO CD-ROMs AT ALL! What are you supposed to do if you get a nasty virus or a power surge blasts your box or it gets stolen or cooked in a fire or otherwise trashed so the software onboard is permanently kaput? Had you the original discs somewhere safe you could simply buy a new box without any software or OS and install what you've already paid for. ===== http://www.junkscience.com "All the Junk that's fit to Debunk!" __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com -- Vintage Macs is sponsored by <http://lowendmac.com/> and... Small Dog Electronics http://www.smalldog.com | Enter To Win A | -- Canon PowerShot Digital Cameras start at $299 | Free iBook! | Support Low End Mac <http://lowendmac.com/lists/support.html> Vintage Macs list info: <http://lowendmac.com/lists/vintagemacs.shtml> The FAQ: <http://macfaq.org/> Send list messages to: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To unsubscribe, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> For digest mode, email: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subscription questions: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Archive: <http://www.mail-archive.com/vintage.macs%40mail.maclaunch.com/> Using a Mac? Free email & more at Applelinks! http://www.applelinks.com
