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|    Lawrence D'Oliveiro to All    |
|    Re: Microsoft's dropped feature is Linux    |
|    08 Dec 10 17:43:14    |
      XPost: comp.os.linux.advocacy       From: ldo@geek-central.gen.new_zealand              In message <1kq4vnsb6ktd8$.fbxpqrwxmcn0$.dlg@40tude.net>, flatfish+++ wrote:              >> Even pirated copies of software can help strengthen the value networks       >> that surround it. Indeed, many have noted that Microsoft largely seems       >> to turn a blind eye to developing world piracy, probably for just this       >> reason. They'd rather have people using illegal Windows than legal Linux.       >       > True.              False.              --- SoupGate-Win32 v1.05        * Origin: you cannot sedate... all the things you hate (1:229/2)    |
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