Ebay and Microsoft Fight Software Piracy

illeism writes "E-commerce News is reporting that Microsoft is going after Ebay sellers offering pirated copies of Microsoft software. From the article 'The suits do not name eBay as a defendant and Microsoft indicated that it has received extensive cooperation from the auction giant in the past as it tried to ferret out piracy. In fact, Microsoft said it asked eBay to remove some 50,000 suspicious auctions during 2005 alone ... The suits are mainly against individuals and cover alleged counterfeit sales of several Microsoft programs, including Windows and Office XP and older versions, such as Office 2000.'" More interestingly, the article flatly states that MS has no hope of ending piracy. The suits are apparently meant to 'protect consumers'.

Good thing they're putting a stop to that!

[Rob T Firefly]

It's always heartbreaking to see people pay money for MS products.

Re:More M$ Hooey

[Alex P Keaton in da]

Regarding SSNs, correct me if I am wrong, but anyone who pulls your credit report will want your ssn. My cable company doesn't need it- They don't have a contract. My cell phone company "needs" it because they pull your credit report before you can get a phone... (At least they did when I go my phone from Cellular One in 1995- Which Became AirTouch, Which Became Verizon- so I have always just renewed).
What irritated me most was in college when they made you put your ssn on exams...
And as far as those rewards cards keychains- I spelled my name wrong on the application (but close enough that it was still delivered to my desk- I gave them my work address) and made up an SSN... So I get to stick it to the man! I get my Diet Pepsi 24 packs at 2 for $10 (non card holders pay 6.99 a piece!!!) and they still aint got my SSN.... Alex 1 : Giant Eagle 0
And mmmmm that Diet Pepsi is crisp and refreshing!

Tiffany vs. Microsoft

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It's a little odd to compare Tiffany and Microsoft. If you buy your girlfriend a copy of Windows XP, she'll just look at you funny. If you buy her a Tiffany bracelet, well, let's just say the results will be significantly more positive in your favor. Then again, if you'd buy your girlfriend a copy of Windows XP, chances are you don't have a girlfriend anyways (or you won't for long), so I guess it doesn't really matter.