Re:Spread the message, brothers (Score 1)

I agree. I am buying a new computer this year, and there is no way that I am "liscencing" a MS application to run it. I'll either continue to run my 6-year old copy of windows 95 (hey I still have the origanal disk and the old computer is going to be a doorstop !) or look into a new OS. I am no technical wizard (far from it), but this whole liscencing restriction things has gone too far. On the other hand, I have to admit that I think OS's are worth spending some money on. I cant think of another item that I have had for six years, used for K's of hours, that cost (I believe) 90-110 $. Thats no big deal. But I avoid upgrades, in order to minimize bloat (I still use word 6.0). Its just that I dont want to spend a 100$ and not get a complete copy on CD. I think a lot of MS power comes from the consumer mentality in America. I know a lot of people who laugh at my computer, as well as my car. I believe this items are tools, but it appears that in America we define ourselves, to a great extent, by what we own. Gotta have a new car every three years, new computer every year, etc. This gotta have the latest and greatest mentality gives the sellers a lot of leverage; "you want the latest OS? then sit boy! beg!". Now dont get me wrong, If you work in the technology sector, there is no doubt that you need the a "big box". But the vast majority of people who have computers can do everything hey want (save power gaming) on an old 486 (I have a P133.... ok are y'all done laughing? good.). We (as a society) have to start buying smarter, otherwise the race to the bottom will continue, and we will all pay for it. . . both figuratively and litteraly. Any suggestions for a decent GUI OS thats non windows feel free to email me. D