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

 

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

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