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Re: [LUG] OT: "Bloody' Microsoft - extra bbc article

 

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> There is some hope... http://stephen-walder.blogspot.com/
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> I still think it's wrong though what Microsoft are saying with the 
> licensing scheme.  Does it cover just PCs or anything that is classed as 
> a computer?  Say an old BBC Micro if the school have any left in 
> cupboards etc?
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> That would be interesting seeing Vista boot on a BBC Micro.
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> Rob
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>   
So what can be done about it,   in action is on option,  action is 
another,  can MS legally force Schools to use Windows,  I can understand 
all installed copies MUST be legal,  but surely a PC not running windows 
but Linux is  equally legal.

whos making the law, the government or Microsoft, 


Paul

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