Re: Microsoft declares security is NOT its top priority

From: hermes (hermes_at_messenger.net)
Date: 06/23/04


Date: Wed, 23 Jun 2004 13:09:22 -0500

Bruce Chambers wrote:

> Greetings --
>
> That might do, but they should also email the pertinent legal
> authorities the IP addresses of all pirated copies.
>
> Bruce Chambers

I disagree, Bruce. That would be a major invasion of privacy. And no
way is any corporation with questionable practices going to be allowed
to decide if I have pirated copies. This would be because of the
unconcionable EULA they have which violates my fair use rights.

-- 
hermes
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