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.

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