Hello Roy.

14 Jun 06 08:45, you wrote to Ward Dossche:

 >>> RW> They'll even go after unlicensed Windows 95/98 users,
 >>> RW> even though they don't support that OS anymore.

Which is ridiculous.

 WD>> Overhere the collecting and registering of such information
 WD>> imnsvho would clash with our privacy laws.

 RW> You'd have a hard time proving it, as they don't keep a database
 RW> there. Redmond would be that site.

If *they* want the cooperation of local authorities in prosecuting anyone,
*they* would have to prove that the information was gathered in a legal
way...

 WD>> Reverting to snitching techniques in my, again nsvho, is a sign
 WD>> of weakness.

 RW> Take that up with Microsoft. They seem to think that thievery is a
 RW> sign of being a uro...

They may yet overplay their hand and make the customers turn to linux...

Michiel

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