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On Sun, Oct 28, 2007 at 04:56:59PM +0000, Paul Sutton wrote: > > There is some hope... http://stephen-walder.blogspot.com/ > > > > 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? > > > > That would be interesting seeing Vista boot on a BBC Micro. > > > > Rob > > > > > > > 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, Microsoft, of course. What business does a government have making laws? They don't even own any patents. And of course a PC running GNU/Linux isn't legal, since you haven't paid for a licence. Ben -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html