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Ben Goodger wrote: > On 31/10/06, *Rob Beard* <rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx > <mailto:rob@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>> wrote: > > with Windows XP being so hard to pirate more > people will consider Linux if they're told about it. > > > Windows XP is not difficult to pirate - you put a copy in the drive, > install it using the serial number, and it works. > It's when you have a published serial number that it kicks up a stink. > Or, of course, if you use TinyXP or a legitimate copy. > It will work for 30 days, then needs activating, unless it's a select copy which doesn't feature activation. Rob -- The Mailing List for the Devon & Cornwall LUG http://mailman.dclug.org.uk/listinfo/list FAQ: http://www.dcglug.org.uk/linux_adm/list-faq.html