>Then gave him a remediation option, like destroying the discs, and dropping the matter. This strikes me as the far more reasonable outcome that didn't happen.

>Then gave him a remediation option, like destroying the discs, and dropping the matter. This strikes me as the far more reasonable outcome that didn't happen. >I'm curious if that statement was based on what he ultimately got convicted of or something else? Who knows. As a practical matter, I do see a chilling effect coming out of this judgement for those reselling Windows boxes - either don't do it or make damn sure you have your legal ducks in a row. (edit:formatting)