Re: [PcTech] choosing an OS and getting comfy with a new pc

["Adam Lang" <aalang@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

I agree, it does suck.  Just a situation where the legitimate users get
screwed by the thieves.
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Douglas Handy" <dhandy1@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "PC Technical Discussion for iSeries Users" <pctech@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2003 5:16 PM
Subject: Re: [PcTech] choosing an OS and getting comfy with a new pc


> Adam,
>
> >Unfortunately the plethora of software piraters have driven MS and other
> >manufacturers to these ends.
>
> I understand the rationale.  I just hope they get better about what
triggers it,
> and especially what triggers it when no grace period is given and web
activation
> is not available.  Web activation only worked for me the very first time.
After
> that I've had to call.  The phone process has gotten better too, and now
is
> handled without a human operator in some cases.
>
> Mine did require a warm body, but fortunately was available even though it
was a
> weekend.
>
> Doug
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