RE: [tlug] copyright and theft [was: unicode font with czech ...]

[<burlingk@example.com>]

> -----Original Message-----
> From: Stephen J. Turnbull
> Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 1:31 AM
> 
> burlingk@example.com writes:
> 
>  > The bi-directional consideration comes in the form of
>  > an exchange of money for the product (the software).
>  > This is assuming of course that you use the software. ^^;;
> 
> But this is problematic in the case of the Microsoft tax, you see.
> You buy from Dell, you have a contract with *Dell*, not Microsoft.
> But Microsoft's EULA is aimed at you!  What does this mean?
> 

I think there I can agree with you.  Saddly, that is a battle
that needs to be taken up by Dell, HP, etc...  They are the
ones that need to stand up against MS in this case. :/

At this point in time, enough people don't care about
the issue, or will tolerate it at least, that it is not
a major concern to these companies.  At least that is
how it seems.  We need to find a way to encourage them
to stand up against MS. ^^;