Who says Vista isn't Free?

[Frank]

Only in your twisted mind.

I'm not the lying linux troll. You are...LOL!

I don't do piracy, no need. If I want it and

it costs money, I buy it. If it's free like Ubuntu, I download it or
order the free CD. Just because I abide by the rules doesn't mean I
agree with them. Of course, you're too fuçkin' stupid to know the
difference as you will prove when you spew your next reply.

Denial is the first sign of guilt.
Frank

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

The entire newsgroup of helpful contributors will give you a great big
THANK YOU when you stop your adolescent postings in this
Windows Vista discussion group and move on to a Linux newsgroup
where real help is needed. For the life of me, I don't understand your
obnoxious, anti-Vista propaganda when you do not use Windows Vista
as do the vast majority of posters to this newsgroup do. Vista users want
intelligent troubleshooting advice asking a question, not idiotic, off-topic rants!

You seem to have some technical intellect, why not use it constructively
and in a positive manner? You surely can do better, God help you!

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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:

Oh I'll the fuçk up! I take it you know nothing of Spanish law because
it really shows. I didn't encourage anyone to get it. My stance is that
Vista is so bad, you shouldn't use it even if it's free. Besides, now
MS, as the bot response from the Piracy Team revealed, can do something
about it thanks to me. They thanked me. Why didn't you?

Alias

 

[Synapse Syndrome]

Microsoft posts from Comcast newsservers now?

ss.

 

[Synapse Syndrome]

Heh, it's Carey Frisch's IP address!!

ss.

 

[maya]

well, here is our answer, as to whether or not MS folks read this
group.......

(my only comment on software piracy is that if software companies
charged more reasonable prices for their wares there would be a lot less
piracy.. this doesn't necessarily apply to OS's, which are not that
expensive, but MS Office; and others, like stuff from Adobe.. those
folks really charge an arm and a leg for their stuff..)

 

[Bob Campbell]

Heh, it's Carey Frisch's IP address!!

Heh, it's Synapse Syndrome's IP address!

NNTP-Posting-Host: host86-133-239-105.range86-133.btcentralplus.com
86.133.239.105

What's your point?

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

And if the auto manufacturers "charged more reasonable prices for their wares there would be a lot less
stolen vehicles..." Sorry, that lame argument does not fly. If you do do have the financial resources to
purchase a product, earn and save money until you do! Stealing is not the answer!

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows Shell/User

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:

well, here is our answer, as to whether or not MS folks read this
group.......

(my only comment on software piracy is that if software companies
charged more reasonable prices for their wares there would be a lot less
piracy.. this doesn't necessarily apply to OS's, which are not that
expensive, but MS Office; and others, like stuff from Adobe.. those
folks really charge an arm and a leg for their stuff..)

 

[Synapse Syndrome]

Heh, it's Synapse Syndrome's IP address!

NNTP-Posting-Host: host86-133-239-105.range86-133.btcentralplus.com
86.133.239.105

What's your point?

My point is he is pretty bad at pretending to be Microsoft, DUH..

ss.

 

[NoStop]

Microsoft employs a team of experts whose sole mission
is to scour the internet to find any cracks that would circumvent
the copyright features of their software. If found, the
activation and WGA servers are updated immediately
to thwart the use of illegal, stolen Microsoft software.

How much does this team get paid to "scour the internet"? For christssake,
open up google.com and search for Vista+warez and in a split second you'll
find all the pirateware out there, including the link that Alias posted.
You make it sound like a federal offense and some kind of BIG mystery where
all this shit lurks on the Net, when it is a simple google away!

I DO NOT CONDONE PIRACY. I don't need to. I use Linux! Grow the **** up.

Cheers.

--
What does Bill Gates use?
http://tinyurl.com/2zxhdl

Proprietary Software: a 20th Century software business model.

Be Afraid ... Be Very Afraid ... of Francis' RELATIVES!

Frank, hard at work on his Vista computer all day:
http://redwing.hutman.net/~mreed/warriorshtm/compost.htm

 

[Bob Campbell]

My point is he is pretty bad at pretending to be Microsoft, DUH..

Who said he is "pretending to be Microsoft". Maybe he is working from
home? DUH!

 

[Synapse Syndrome]

Who said he is "pretending to be Microsoft". Maybe he is working from
home? DUH!

The posting handle is "MSFT Piracy Team". There's a clue for you.

Working from home? You think he works for Microsoft, and he is part of
their anti-piracy team? DUH!

ss.

 

[Bob Campbell]

The posting handle is "MSFT Piracy Team". There's a clue for you.

Working from home? You think he works for Microsoft, and he is part of
their anti-piracy team? DUH!

Where does he say he works for Microsoft? DUH!

 

[Synapse Syndrome]

Response
---------------------------------------------------------------
Microsoft Corporation thanks you for your recent correspondence to our
Anti-Piracy team. As an international company that believes
in protecting intellectual property, Microsoft devotes substantial time
and effort towards fighting software piracy, and we
appreciate your shared interest in this cause.

Our staff promptly handles questions or requests for information on
software piracy. We actively pursue all reports of possible
unauthorized copying and/or distribution of Microsoft software. Due to
the sensitive legal nature of these matters, it is not
possible for us to provide feedback or updates about actions taken on your
submission. However, this in no way reduces the
importance of your submission to us. Please be assured that every
submission is taken seriously, investigated, and followed by
whatever action is deemed necessary.

Microsoft makes available valuable information you can use to protect
yourself from pirated software, as well as information about
Microsoft initiatives designed to protect customers and combat software
piracy. To find out more, visit www.microsoft.com/genuine
and www.microsoft.com/piracy where you can learn to recognize genuine
Microsoft software and learn more about Microsoft's licensing
policies.

Additional information -

Reporting Software Piracy to Microsoft Online:
https://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell/en/reports/report.aspx

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Reporting Software Piracy to Microsoft within USA or Canada: Call
1-800-RU-LEGIT
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Reporting Software Piracy to Microsoft outside of USA or Canada:
Visit http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/Reporting_out.mspx for local
telephone numbers
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
For information on recognizing genuine Microsoft software acquired with a
new PC:
http://www.microsoft.com/resources/howtotell
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Microsoft Authorized Distributors: Visit
https://partner.microsoft.com/US/licensing/acquirelicenses/distributors
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Microsoft Authorized OEM Distributors: Visit http://www.microsoft.com/oem
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Listing of Microsoft volume licensing programs: Visit
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing
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Additional information about Anti-Piracy from the Business Software
Alliance:
Visit http://www.bsa.org.

Once again, we thank you for your interest and participation in fighting
software piracy!

Yours sincerely,

Microsoft Corporation
Anti-Piracy Team

Is impersonating official Microsoft staff acceptable behaviour?

ss.

 

[Synapse Syndrome]

Where does he say he works for Microsoft? DUH!

Hey, idiot. If you post something with the handle "MSFT Piracy Team", you
are attempting to impersonate the MSFT Piracy Team. Get it?

ss.

 

[DanS]

And if the auto manufacturers "charged more reasonable prices for
their wares there would be a lot less stolen vehicles..." Sorry, that
lame argument does not fly. If you do do have the financial resources
to purchase a product, earn and save money until you do! Stealing is
not the answer!

Now _that's_ a lame analogy. Cars aren't stolen to be used daily by the
thief.

Cars are stolen to either commit a crime, to sell parts for money, or for
joyriding.

Additionally, once the s/w is developed, that's it, no more money needs
to be invested in it. (Not completely true as there are updates and such,
but....). It then costs very little to make each CD/DVD. Now compare that
to an automobile......the engineers design a vehicle, prototypes are
made, details worked out, and it goes into production. Guess what, it
costs thousand's and thousand's of dollars to make each and every car
after that as well.

And yes, it is a reasonable theory that if s/w was less expensive there
would be less piracy.

You probably still believe that recording artists lose a lot of money to
music piracy as well. Well you know what, they don't. Maybe some, but not
how much the RIAA want you to believe. The majority of recording artists
make very little money from the sales of the actual recorded media and
make most of it from touring. For every $18 new release CD you buy at the
mall store, the artists see maybe.....maybe a quarter....25¢. The other
$17.75 goes to distribution and the record companies.

 

[The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly]

Vista users want
intelligent troubleshooting advice asking a question

Too bad you don't take your own advice and do this either!

--
"Fair use is not merely a nice concept--it is a federal law based on
free speech rights under the First Amendment and is a cornerstone of the
creativity and innovation that is a hallmark of this country. Consumer
rights in the digital age are not frivolous."
- Maura Corbett

 

[The poster formerly known as 'The Poster Formerly]

Vista users want
intelligent troubleshooting advice asking a question

Too bad you don't take your own advice and do this either!

--
"Fair use is not merely a nice concept--it is a federal law based on
free speech rights under the First Amendment and is a cornerstone of the
creativity and innovation that is a hallmark of this country. Consumer
rights in the digital age are not frivolous."
- Maura Corbett

 

[HeyBub]

I have a paid for copy and regret having bought it. I wouldn't install
Vista even if it were free. Of course, you know that but that won't
stop you from lying and posting I am a thief.

The above proves that Vista can be cracked and that the anti piracy
CRAP that comes with Vista only serves to inconvenience paying
customers and does nothing to stop piracy.

Thief facilitator.

 

[HeyBub]

Only in your twisted mind. I don't do piracy, no need. If I want it
and it costs money, I buy it. If it's free like Ubuntu, I download it
or order the free CD. Just because I abide by the rules doesn't mean I
agree with them. Of course, you're too fuçkin' stupid to know the
difference as you will prove when you spew your next reply.

Make whatever excuses you want, you're still an accomplice to a crime.

 

[HeyBub]

The entire newsgroup of helpful contributors will give you a great big
THANK YOU when you stop your adolescent postings in this
Windows Vista discussion group and move on to a Linux newsgroup
where real help is needed. For the life of me, I don't understand
your
obnoxious, anti-Vista propaganda when you do not use Windows Vista
as do the vast majority of posters to this newsgroup do. Vista users
want intelligent troubleshooting advice asking a question, not
idiotic, off-topic rants!

You seem to have some technical intellect, why not use it
constructively
and in a positive manner? You surely can do better, God help you!

"A mass-movement can succeed without a god, but it will always fail without
a devil. A mass movement must have something to hate." (Eric Hoffer, 'The
True Believer').

Vista is Aliases' devil. Were it not for Vista, his life would be a
meaningless shell.