maybe we sould suggest them to use Linux. isn't that the goal of the CLUG ?
On Thursday 12 June 2003 17:07, Roy Souther wrote: > I was watching A-Channel this morning and they did a spot on a local > group that collects, fixes then distributes old computers. Their web > site implies that they offer computers with Windows installed. I am > pretty sure this is illegal. Only OEM licensed distributors and groups > that have contracts with Microsoft are allowed to do this. There are > many reports of M$ hell hounds going after unlicensed groups. I don't > want to say who these people are because think what they are doing is > none of my business. M$ can get stuffed for all I care. > > My question is do you think these people know they are on legal thin > ice? > > I have see many second hand stores selling computers with Windows > installed. As a society that is concerned for the rights of these store > owners and their customers maybe we should try to get a PSA in the news > papers about this. I don't want to contact these store owners directly, > that would just make them mad. > > Roy Souther > www.SiliconTao.com > > Changing the way people do business.
