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> I suspect incompetence rather than conspiracy. With all the tools > available for downloading large single files, it's a pity that it has > escalated into such an issue - a failure of decent preparation. > > Nobody is perfect, we should give them credit, for at least supporting linux and the gpl, after all they could have simply released another windows Laptop, moving from Windows type licenses to gpl takes time, it means a whole new way of thinking errors are made, plus errors with the server can happen to anyone, a broken link, typing error, or anything. Once this is sorted, asus should be rewarded with increased sales, and hey, this has caused publicty and interest, after all how many people here would have read about this laptop had this error not occured, Lets hope they learn from their lessons, and then work with the community and maintain what will hopefully be a long and successful relationship with the community at large, who have proven in the community is tolerant imagine if this had been a violation of the Windows license, there would be no nice letter from MS, instead there would probably be some nasty lawyer written letter demanding get it sorted or else, or even some sort of court summons. Paul -- Support open file formats use ISO 26300 Open Document format as used by openoffice.org, http:///www.openoffice.org Events 11th November. Penzance Computers meet Lostwithel meeting part 2, - watch this space. details on lug site, www.dcglug.org.uk under meetings. visit us on IRC - irc.flashtek-uk.com / 6667 #dclug -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version 3.1 GIT d S: a C+++ UL++++ P+ L++ W++ N+ W--- O! V! PS+ Y! t+++ 5 X+++ R tv- b- DI! D++ G e H! r! z? -----END GEEK CODE BLOCK---- -- 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