>>Oh, I forgot: my last PC was purchased without any OS installed. To Microsoft that is presumptive evidence that I am a pirate.
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>Though you've avoided answering my question, twice, I don't mind. But why the above? I haven't put that together from the EULA.

No, I haven't....

Your question: "Ok, then several billion a year. Still, wether its a couple million, or a couple billion, why should the company get bashed for doing anything other than just sitting there and taking it?" ???

My answer: Forum: Visual FoxPro Category: Chatter Title: Re: MSDN Fine print Thread #543752 Message #544315
">Ok, then several billion a year. Still, wether its a couple million, or a couple billion, why should the company get bashed for doing anything other than just sitting there and taking it?

I don't think any one is arguing that MS shouldn't combat pirating. "