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***glc*** · 09-05-2001, 10:01 AM

Thanks, Jenni.

This is a tough call. Technically and legally I am supposed to if something like this comes up. You see, if the software police show up on this customer's doorstep at any later time, and they try to pass the buck to weasel out of the piracy charges, I will be looking for a lawyer too. My employer and I have had this discussion before and this is a real threat, not just M$ blowing smoke. We don't need a $10,000 fine, thank you. I sure hope that they have better things to do than bust individuals, but they are being really obnoxious right now toward businesses and we have to play it by the book. M$ spends more money every year on combating software piracy than most companies are worth, but let's not go there.

09-05-2001, 10:01 AM	#9
*glc* Forum Administrator Staff Premium Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Joplin MO Posts: 37,675	Thanks, Jenni. This is a tough call. Technically and legally I am supposed to if something like this comes up. You see, if the software police show up on this customer's doorstep at any later time, and they try to pass the buck to weasel out of the piracy charges, I will be looking for a lawyer too. My employer and I have had this discussion before and this is a real threat, not just M$ blowing smoke. We don't need a $10,000 fine, thank you. I sure hope that they have better things to do than bust individuals, but they are being really obnoxious right now toward businesses and we have to play it by the book. M$ spends more money every year on combating software piracy than most companies are worth, but let's not go there.