Legit or forged media?

[Scott Ehrlich]

I just signed up with a local on-call computer repair shop that dispatches
techs (like me) to places needing help for quick fixes (p/t work).

I was given four CDs, three of which I ask this group if said CDs are
legit:

1. "Windows XP Professional, Home Edition 6in1 CD (English Version) by
Won-ju Kim"

2. Office System 2003 Professional Edition All-in-one by Kemosabe version
1.0

- This includes two volume license keys in a _serial.txt file


3. Windows PreInstall Environment 3in1 with Utilities
"Michael Au-Yeung's Multi-Boot CD" Super Windows PE 2003 Multi-Bootable
CD" which appears to be Linux-based with a Bluebox Linux-like window
manager when selected.


I've never seen "Genuine" CDs with people's names or handles, or the
3-in-1 or 6-in-1 disks, which makes me think they might be wares.

Insights?

Thanks.

Scott

 

[Yves Leclerc]

Cracked versions! If the disks were originals, they would say Microsoft and
Genuine.

 

[Carey Frisch [MVP]]

You were apparently given illegal, pirated versions of Microsoft
software. If you install it, you'll be doing so illegally and performing
a grave disservice to your customers. You could be prosecuted if
the customers notify their local law enforcement authority.

I WOULD SUGGEST YOU FIND A REPUTABLE COMPANY
TO WORK FOR!

There are three ways to report piracy:

Method 1: Email (e-mail address removed)

Method 2: Call the Microsoft Anti-Piracy Hotline at
(800) RU-LEGIT.

Method 3: Go to the following web page to fill out an online reporting form:
http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/ReportingUs.mspx

--
Carey Frisch
Microsoft MVP
Windows XP - Shell/User

Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.aspx

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| I just signed up with a local on-call computer repair shop that dispatches
| techs (like me) to places needing help for quick fixes (p/t work).
|
| I was given four CDs, three of which I ask this group if said CDs are
| legit:
|
| 1. "Windows XP Professional, Home Edition 6in1 CD (English Version) by
| Won-ju Kim"
|
| 2. Office System 2003 Professional Edition All-in-one by Kemosabe version
| 1.0
|
| - This includes two volume license keys in a _serial.txt file
|
|
| 3. Windows PreInstall Environment 3in1 with Utilities
| "Michael Au-Yeung's Multi-Boot CD" Super Windows PE 2003 Multi-Bootable
| CD" which appears to be Linux-based with a Bluebox Linux-like window
| manager when selected.
|
|
| I've never seen "Genuine" CDs with people's names or handles, or the
| 3-in-1 or 6-in-1 disks, which makes me think they might be wares.
|
| Insights?
|
| Thanks.
|
| Scott

 

[CS]

On Wed, 03 Nov 2004 09:17:56 -0500, Scott Ehrlich

Hi Scott:

Those CDs are not legitimate as you suspect. The volume license keys
are probably stolen or taken from a warez site. Find yourself another
part time job.....

 

[Ron Bogart]

In

I just signed up with a local on-call computer repair shop that
dispatches techs (like me) to places needing help for quick fixes
(p/t work).
I was given four CDs, three of which I ask this group if said CDs are
legit:

1. "Windows XP Professional, Home Edition 6in1 CD (English Version) by
Won-ju Kim"

2. Office System 2003 Professional Edition All-in-one by Kemosabe
version 1.0

- This includes two volume license keys in a _serial.txt file


3. Windows PreInstall Environment 3in1 with Utilities
"Michael Au-Yeung's Multi-Boot CD" Super Windows PE 2003
Multi-Bootable CD" which appears to be Linux-based with a Bluebox
Linux-like window manager when selected.


I've never seen "Genuine" CDs with people's names or handles, or the
3-in-1 or 6-in-1 disks, which makes me think they might be wares.

Insights?

Thanks.

Scott

As the others have stated - you now have a full set of Cracked software and
if used, you are as guilty as they are.

 

[JAX]

The OP asks a question like this and makes the statement, " I just signed up
with a local on-call computer repair shop that dispatches techs (like me) to
places needing help for quick fixes". Why would a "computer tech" need to
ask such a question? As another poster suggested, get another job! Your full
time job must be at a place like BestBuy or CompUSA, or some other place
where the "tech's" don't have a clue what they are doing!

JAX