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> If distributed. > >> http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copyright_infringement#Criminal_offences >> >> > quote > The penalties for these "copyright infringement" offences depend on the > seriousness of the offences: > > * before a magistrates' Court, the penalties for distributing > unauthorised files are a maximum fine of £5,000 and/or six > months imprisonment; > * in the Crown Court, the penalties for distributing unauthorised > files are an unlimited fine and/or up to 10 years imprisonment. > > Shame installing software i don't want on a computer can't be seen as unauthorised, that way MS could be prosecuted, after all if I don't authorise the installation of Windows, its illigal on this basis. Paul -- Support open file formats use ISO 26300 Open Document format as used by openoffice.org, http:///www.openoffice.org Events 11th November. Penzance Computers meet Lostwithel meeting part 2, - watch this space. details on lug site, www.dcglug.org.uk under meetings. visit us on IRC - irc.flashtek-uk.com / 6667 #dclug -----BEGIN GEEK CODE BLOCK----- Version 3.1 GIT d S: a C+++ UL++++ P+ L++ W++ N+ W--- O! V! PS+ Y! t+++ 5 X+++ R tv- b- DI! D++ G e H! r! z? -----END GEEK CODE BLOCK---- -- 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