Microsoft charges $1 for pirated Windows

Imagine · Jun 10, 2005

Microsoft has reached a deal with Indonesia over the tens of thousands of pirated versions of Windows programs used in government departments.

TheBroker · Jun 10, 2005

Well some1s got 2 start somewhere to stop piracy

hyeah:

bluediamond · Jun 10, 2005

is this applicable to homepc users too

anyways,i dont care..
i will just switch to linux..

Switch · Jun 10, 2005

Blue is using PXP... na nah na nah nah!!!

Fr0z3n · Jun 10, 2005

I am already planning to move completely to linux

Darthcoder · Jun 10, 2005

I'd rather pay $1 then buy Windows

Aces170 · Jun 10, 2005

^^ Actually, even a Pirated one will cost atleast Rs 50.

bluediamond · Jun 10, 2005

Switch said:
Blue is using PXP... na nah na nah nah!!!

i was just asking u know..

Aces170 · Jun 10, 2005

Wonder if they will come up with this scheme in India. They will surely earn millions if everyone pays a Dollar.

Crazy_Eddy · Jun 10, 2005

Won't those who already coughed up the huge amount be crying foul over the partiality?

Aces170 · Jun 10, 2005

Won't those who already coughed up the huge amount be crying foul over the partiality?

Nah they are eligible for after sales support, whatever that amounts to

hellscream666 · Jun 10, 2005

if they come up with some Scheme in India....Thas It........they are in for a BIG Shock.......hahahaha....i guess 90% use pirated......anyway, i like a Fool Switched form Pirated to Original, and Bought one.........Now after the New Original ONE....Befor I had SP2......I had somany trouble with the original one........Damn
Linux Is The Best

Renegade · Jun 10, 2005

All those who say they will move over to linux should at least try it first for a month without even touching winXP.

Hacker · Jun 10, 2005

Interceptor said:
All those who say they will move over to linux should at least try it first for a month without even touching winXP.

I agree, Kde comes very close but still cant beat xp in simplicity etc.

Ein · Jun 10, 2005

huh :ashamed: ... dam... i jus finished posting an article on this !!

be4 the powers that be give me an earful: I humbly beg ur pardon, sir!!

uknowme007 · Jun 11, 2005

Hey M8z...

Loads of u wantin to switch to linux from windows sounds all gud but have u all heard anything abt lindows ?

Cheerz

bluediamond · Jun 11, 2005

Interceptor said:
All those who say they will move over to linux should at least try it first for a month without even touching winXP.

if no other alternative, wat else can we do

Microsoft charges $1 for pirated Windows

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