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Post #1,819
by Andrew Grygus
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7/14/01 4:23:55 PM
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New What I really think . . .
. . . is that I really enjoy explaining Microsoft's terms and conditions of license and the consequences of violating them, and the BSA's snitch programs, and upcoming registration requirements, and "software as a service" to people who have finally started paying attention - and watching the expressions on their faces.

They used to just say, "Yeah, we know you don't like Microsoft, but that's what we're using 'cause that's what everyone else is using.", but they don't say that any more.

I have a nice little flyer entitled Software Licensing I hand out. It's based on my Web article [link|http://www.aaxnet.com/topics/slicense.html|Software Licensing]. When the BSA comes to LA, and those lawyer letters start going out, this will be even more fun.
[link|www.aaxnet.com|AAx]
Post #1,820
by imric
7/14/01 4:52:47 PM
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New *evil grin*
Imric's Tips for Living
  • Paranoia Is a Survival Trait

  • Pessimists are never disappointed - but sometimes, if they are very lucky, they can be pleasantly surprised...
Post #1,884
by static
7/16/01 7:11:27 AM
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New That flyer must make for some good stories.
Do tell. Please.

Wade.

"All around me are nothing but fakes
Come with me on the biggest fake of all!"
     MS chases Windows licence fee from kids charity - (brettj) - (34) - July 13, 2001, 09:25:42 PM EDT
         They should. - (addison) - (32) - July 13, 2001, 11:27:03 PM EDT
             How often do we have to pay for Windows? - (brettj) - (31) - July 14, 2001, 12:14:46 AM EDT
                 Whether called 'license' sale or lease, - (Ashton) - July 14, 2001, 01:38:30 AM EDT
                 The answer is "Yes". - (Andrew Grygus) - (29) - July 14, 2001, 03:15:22 AM EDT
                     MICROSOFT HAS A MONOPOLY - (imric) - (27) - July 14, 2001, 06:51:01 AM EDT
                         OEM's who installed alternatives . . . - (Andrew Grygus) - (16) - July 14, 2001, 01:31:15 PM EDT
                             Come on, tell us what you *really* think...... ;) -NT - (tjsinclair) - (3) - July 14, 2001, 02:53:14 PM EDT
                                 What I really think . . . - (Andrew Grygus) - (2) - July 14, 2001, 04:23:55 PM EDT
                                     *evil grin* -NT - (imric) - July 14, 2001, 04:52:47 PM EDT
                                     That flyer must make for some good stories. - (static) - July 16, 2001, 07:11:27 AM EDT
                             And of course - (imric) - July 14, 2001, 03:20:46 PM EDT
                             There's a lot of blame to go around. - (addison) - July 14, 2001, 06:35:00 PM EDT
                             Blather what you wish - (wharris2) - (9) - July 17, 2001, 01:46:13 AM EDT
                                 Poor baby - (Andrew Grygus) - (8) - July 17, 2001, 12:10:56 PM EDT
                                     While we're casting blame about here... - (addison) - (7) - July 17, 2001, 12:55:25 PM EDT
                                         Yup, we were giving the USERS what they asked for. - (Andrew Grygus) - (6) - July 17, 2001, 02:44:39 PM EDT
                                             "Poor baby". - (addison) - (5) - July 17, 2001, 03:13:37 PM EDT
                                                 It is all our faults - (orion) - July 17, 2001, 03:36:46 PM EDT
                                                 You can spread the blame any way you like . . . - (Andrew Grygus) - (3) - July 17, 2001, 06:08:16 PM EDT
                                                     I suspect that your ethical performance is unusual. - (Ashton) - July 17, 2001, 07:12:14 PM EDT
                                                     Then you're in denial. - (addison) - (1) - July 17, 2001, 07:31:53 PM EDT
                                                         Lighten up: you sincerely tried. So did Andy. No 'blame' - (Ashton) - July 17, 2001, 07:49:18 PM EDT
                         Minor correction, not all IBM's fault. - (a6l6e6x) - (9) - July 14, 2001, 05:09:02 PM EDT
                             Not Digital Research's only mistake. - (Andrew Grygus) - (8) - July 14, 2001, 10:15:50 PM EDT
                                 Full agreement. - (a6l6e6x) - (7) - July 14, 2001, 11:32:45 PM EDT
                                     It was the Lattice C compiler. And they live! - (a6l6e6x) - (2) - July 14, 2001, 11:48:36 PM EDT
                                         Weren't they the ones who did the C compiler for the Amiga? -NT - (tjsinclair) - (1) - July 15, 2001, 11:57:22 PM EDT
                                             Yes, indeed. - (a6l6e6x) - July 16, 2001, 08:26:15 AM EDT
                                     A big problem was Kildahl - (Andrew Grygus) - (3) - July 15, 2001, 12:04:39 AM EDT
                                         Good points. -NT - (a6l6e6x) - July 15, 2001, 01:00:59 PM EDT
                                         excellent viewpoint - (boxley) - July 15, 2001, 10:48:13 PM EDT
                                         The Amiga and Linux - (orion) - July 31, 2001, 06:19:43 PM EDT
                     Well said, as usual, Andrew. -NT - (tjsinclair) - July 14, 2001, 09:29:35 AM EDT
         Let's hope they hit some widows, geriatrics next- preferably - (Ashton) - July 15, 2001, 04:43:29 PM EDT

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