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This is just plain wrong [ Reply to This ] (none / 0) (#12)
by Anonymous User on Mon Sep 17, 2007 at 12:18:13 PM PDT

on so many levels. As others have pointed out, Microsoft wants to own the software for the purposes of controlling its use, distribution and what you are and are not allowed to do on your own hardware (that you did purchase and have first ownership rights). However, Microsoft does not want to claim ownership when it comes to taxes or liability for damages caused bugs in the software.

This is like the old saw about zealous politicians, "they mean to rule benevolently, but make no mistake, they do intend to rule"

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