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"Microsoft's army of lawyers was no match for a kid from Kent State."
2005-04-21, 2:17 PM #1
For all those who'd rather feed their newborn child to a pack of flesh eating gorillas then use a piece of MS software, you'll love this story!

http://www.clevescene.com/issues/2005-03-30/news/feature_print.html

A long read, but very entertaining. I can't believe all the shady tactics lawyers use these days. I'm glad this kid fought back, and won. :cool:
Got a permanent feather in my cap;
Got a stretch to my stride;
a stroll to my step;
2005-04-21, 2:35 PM #2
Aye, a good read. :)
2005-04-21, 2:39 PM #3
Well, won in the sense of drew after a lot of paper was passed.

Interesting read, and it certainly seems to highlight paranoia of major companies.
Hey, Blue? I'm loving the things you do. From the very first time, the fight you fight for will always be mine.
2005-04-21, 2:46 PM #4
Last sentence = Owns.
VTEC just kicked in, yo!
2005-04-21, 2:48 PM #5
Heh always great to see the big guys take a bashing. :em321:
2005-04-21, 2:52 PM #6
heh. funny.
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2005-04-21, 3:09 PM #7
That guy sure showed those greedy MS punks :)
May the mass times acceleration be with you.
2005-04-21, 3:29 PM #8
Nice job, way to smack M$ in the face :D
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2005-04-21, 3:35 PM #9
hehe, funnay.
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2005-04-21, 4:14 PM #10
nice. It's about time MS got what they deserved.
2005-04-21, 4:42 PM #11
Quote:
Originally posted by Martyn
Aye, a good read. :)
"Flowers and a landscape were the only attractions here. And so, as there was no good reason for coming, nobody came."
2005-04-21, 6:26 PM #12
Quote:
Zamos says he'll still use the company's software. He has no choice. "I have to, since they practically own the universe."

No, he has a choice, he just doesnt realize it yet... ;)
And when the moment is right, I'm gonna fly a kite.
2005-04-21, 7:47 PM #13
I've read this before, but it's a really good story. Funny stuff.
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Z ziemi włoskiej do Polski,
Za twoim przewodem
Złączym się z narodem.
2005-04-21, 8:40 PM #14
Quote:
Originally posted by gbk
No, he has a choice, he just doesnt realize it yet... ;)


yes, we all know where you are going with this.

i've tried Linux on multiple occasions, and I always have to go back to windows. The problem is that support for games is still in its primordial stage, and Linux still lacks a GOOD emulator for win32 apps. (Yes, i know about Wine, but try running photoshop or premiere with wine and see what happens)
2005-04-21, 9:06 PM #15
Quote:
Originally posted by gbk
No, he has a choice, he just doesnt realize it yet... ;)

Not a realistic one, anyway.
2005-04-21, 9:27 PM #16
I hate when lawyers or officials try to bully people and make their case out to be bulletproof when they know it's pure crap.
Steal my dreams and sell them back to me.....
2005-04-21, 9:43 PM #17
it is the job of loyers to try anything within the law t try and win a case for their clients.
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2005-04-22, 12:24 PM #18
Quote:
Originally posted by Jon`C
Not a realistic one, anyway.


lol. I had a good laugh over that one.
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