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I have followed this case. I know Microsoft's position and have read their public statements. I know that Microsoft told egregious untruths to the courts about
by chithanh 8y ago
I have followed this case. I know Microsoft's position and have read their public statements.
I know that Microsoft told egregious untruths to the courts about the value of the recovery CDs. They claimed with a straight face that the value of such a recovery CD (burned from an ISO image that could be downloaded freely from the Internet) was identical to the value of a Windows OEM license. And the courts have believed their statements.
You haven't bothered to check any of the facts besides what Microsoft purports. Your distorted view of reality seems to be entirely shaped by Microsoft PR.
> I'd suggest you link to a lawyer disputing the results of the case. Not a guy who fixes laptops for a living.
The facts speak for themselves. There is even an hour+ long interview with Eric Lundgren where he clearly describes his actions and motives and what he expected to accomplish.
The "guy who fixes laptops for a living" has probably more insight into the reality of repair/refurbishing/reuse of computers and electronics than you will ever have.
> you're just such an MS hater you're going to deny reality.
Where do I deny reality? All the seven points that I listed are verified by independent observers and media.
No matter if you believe whether Eric Lundgren deserved punishment or not, it was Microsoft's testimony that was critical in convincing the court and sending him to prison for 15 months.