Re: Activated twice on different machines!

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"Gary R." <roberthouse@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
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>>> How about because it's the right and proper thing to do? Suppose you
>>> own 2 automobiles, and buy two sets of plates, and put the wrong plate
>>> on the car. (snip)
>>
>> Um, the comparison of two screws and reinstalling Windows is
>> apples/oranges. He did the "right" thing and paid for the licence. You
>> act like he's stealing.
>
> This exchange reminded me of the airline lady in "Meet the parents", where
> he was the only one waiting to board the plane, but the lady made him wait
> while "Rows 1 through 12" boarded first, even though no one was there.
> Made him wait, looked at her watch, finally announced that the "rest" of
> them could board.
>
> I'm sure if that airline lady was asked, she'd have him reinstalling
> Windows, probably not a repair though, since the first one was "illegal".
> From scratch, no doubt. 8^) Some people pick at the nits, some figure if
> it all evens out in the end, that's what matters. While I'm sure that
> those speaking on behalf of MS are saying what is required and expected of
> them, to anyone else, what possible difference does it make given the
> facts?
>
> Gary
>
The amount of work done, 2 screws vs a few clicks of a mouse, has no
relevance on the question. Jails are full of innocent people don't you
know. And to answer your question as to the difference it makes given the
'facts'--have you ever heard of the concept of having a moral compass?


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