____/ [H]omer on Sunday 04 November 2007 01:44 : \____
> The criminal mindset extends beyond Redmond:
>
> .----
> | We all know that MS operates on a manipulative level on a grand
> | scale, but unfortunately, that isn't where the damage has been done.
> |
> | [...]
> |
> | Many of you are aware that Lobby4Linux.com operates a charity
> | called Komputers4Kids. We proudly and quietly set our 100th
> | computer two weeks ago. It was one of these last few installs that
> | triggered "the incident".
> |
> | Here is how it happened.
> |
> | I got a call three nights ago from one of our "clients". Amy is 13
> | and an extremely bright girl. She was not only thrilled to get a
> | new computer, she was "totally and like way thrilled" to have an
> | operating system that didn't require three other programs so the
> | system would work like any other. That was until her mom got ahold
> | of it.
> |
> | "Is this Ken?"
> |
> | "Yes it is."
> |
> | "Hi, this is Amy *********. You installed a computer for us last
> | Monday...you know, I was the one with the black truck in the
> | driveway you liked?" (a 55 Chevy 1/2 ton that was in the process of
> | restoration - beautiful!)
> |
> | "Ah yes Amy...what can I do for you?"
> |
> | Amy was a bit hesitant and it became obvious that she was maybe
> | just a tad frosted at her Mom.
> |
> | "Well, a couple days after you put the computer in, my mom's
> | boyfriend came over and was messing with the computer and said that
> | it was junk because it didn't have Windows on it. He left then came
> | back with some Windows program and it was working but now when I
> | turn it on it says that some program is illegal and that I need to
> | call Microsoft. Can you come over and look at it. I really have to
> | get this homework assignment done.
> |
> | Normally I would tell her that I wasn't responsible for anything
> | done to the computer after I installed it but in this case, I made
> | an exception. I knew right away what had happened and once I got
> | there, my suspicions were confirmed.
> |
> | Windows Genuine Advantage strikes again. But this time, it got it
> | right.
> |
> | Apparently there is a hacked version of Vista available. According
> | to a "close source", this particular cracked version works
> | perfectly but the idiot who installed it didn't do it right and he
> | got busted putting it on a computer.
> |
> | [...]
> |
> | It's the thing Microsoft counts on. Human mental laziness and an
> | adversion-to-change is where Gates made his billions...
> |
> | And besides...I thought Vista was the system that was going to end
> | piracy.
> `----
>
>
http://blog.lobby4linux.com/index.php?/archives/349-For-Some...Dont-Waste-Your-Time.html
>
> I've come to expect this kind of behaviour and attitude from the
> Microsoft sect, but it still never fails to horrify me how low they will
> stoop. It's sickening, repulsive and deeply disturbing.
I missed your post and duped it by accident. To elaborate on your words, mind
this recent story:
PC World Linux laptop warranty saga gets even more bizarre
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| This is not an isolated incident by any means, reports are now popping up of
| other people turned away by PC World for hardware repairs due to a Linux
| installation. One even reports that PC World told him that Linux was
| 'alien software' and so the numerous dead pixels on the screen could not be
| ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
| repaired under warranty. Perhaps the Linux spaceship had landed on the
| display causing the damage? Makes about as much sense as PC World is at the
| moment…
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http://www.daniweb.com/blogs/entry1676.html
I guess that's what people come to think when Microsoft equates it to cancer,
to communism, and says it 'steals' their precious IP. More on this:
PC World refuse to repair hardware fault, AGAIN because of linux! argh
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| So, after being told this rubbish I said well tell you what, I called
| expecting Head Office and I was told I am being put through to them, clearly
| you are not Head Office can you transfer me now please. He did't like that
| much obviously, he agreed and then...
|
| Hung up on me.
|
| Argh, so I go back into the store as I was in the car park making the call.
|
| Told Mr Tank that he told me more rubbish and he said that its a call centre,
| and he has no other contact number for them. He didn't try to call them, he
| didnt offer me any more help. So I said I would write in as I had no other
| choice and I left.
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http://www.dreamstate.eu/home/20070914.html
PC World refuse to repair hardware fault, because of Linux
,----[ Quote ]
| PC World refuse to repair hardware fault, because of LinuxToday I took my
| laptop to pc world because a crack has developed near the left hinge,
| this develops because the joint inside is failing and spreading to the
| casing.
|
| Laptop is only 4 or 5 months old and otherwise in good condition.
|
| It was agreed that infact there is indeed an issue with the hinge and that it
| will spread much further untill the display can no longer stay attached to
| the rest of the unit.
|
| Then I was told because I have Linux installed, I am not covered by my
| warranty.
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http://www.dreamstate.eu/?pcworld
The Microsoft shillcosystem must be identified, then suppressed. Only a
narrow-minded, prejudiced, anti-choice prick would refuse to accept software
that represents freedom. As Ken said, it's about choice, as long as you
respect other people's choices as well.
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~~ Best of wishes
Roy S. Schestowitz | Windows leaves me peckish
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