__/ [ Ericew ] on Thursday 21 December 2006 00:56 \__
> I know this is preaching to the converted, but I just had to write this
> and I might as well share.
You are not necessarily preaching to the converted. There are people who lurk
here pondering a migration to GNU/Linux.
> After another very frustrating MS inspired event on my mothers system I
> have updated my blog with a full description of why I think Microsoft
> should change the name of the new program to be far more accurate :-)
>
>
http://brontide.blogspot.com/2006/12/windows-genuine-advantage-wga-needs-new.html
Have a look. Even Softiees cannot escape the wrath of false positives.
http://www.microsoft-watch.com/content/operating_systems/my_mother_is_a_software_pirate.html?kc=MWRSS02129TX1K0000535
My Mother is a Software Pirate
Lastly...
Analyst: Microsoft anti-piracy efforts to backfire
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| While it's true that losing people who aren't paying for the software
| is arguably a good thing for Microsoft, it's certain to cause an uptick
| over time in Linux's market share. "We don't think this is a pure
| win for Microsoft," IDC analyst Al Gillen said. "This is going to
| accelerate the Linux market as well."
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http://www.itnews.com.au/newsstory.aspx?CIaNID=43614&eid=1&edate=20061215
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