thad05@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
> DFS <nospam@xxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>>>> It even opposes Linux preinstalls for the same reason. The nerve.
>>
>> Haven't heard that particular lie before. Good one.
>
> Actually, this one is sort of true (or at least used to be).
Maybe. Roy "Lying Spamming Idiot" says MS currently opposes Linux
preinstalls.
> A while
> back, MS sent letters to various VARs and OEMs warning them that
> computers purchased with Linux were being purchased just so pirated
> Windows could be installed on them. They were urged to ship only
> Windows systems because of this. Its difficult to find references
> for this nowdays, so I don't think they are beating that particular
> drum anymore (who would take it seriously anyway), but I remember
> reading a copy of the letter.
Not that I don't trust you - I do - but get back to me when you find a link
to such a letter.
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