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Ulrika Zugzwang

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01-06-2005 07:29

In an interview on CNet Bill Gates, the worlds richest man, described all who do not support ever-increasing intellectual property laws as "communists". Sounds like corporate McCarthyism to me.

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David Valentino

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01-06-2005 07:52

LOL! Like Bill should talk. He's a corporate gangster and dirty dealer. If it's a choice of doing business like he does, or being a commie, I'll take the red pill please.

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01-06-2005 08:06

I think both Microsoft and Communists get more flak than they deserve

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Pituca FairChang

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01-06-2005 08:08

I tend to agree with Chip.

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Taco Rubio

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01-06-2005 08:14

From: Ulrika Zugzwang

In an interview on CNet Bill Gates, the worlds richest man, described all who do not support ever-increasing intellectual property laws as "communists". Sounds like corporate McCarthyism to me.

~Ulrika~

You know, as a communist, I'm not real thrilled the way 'communist' is a dirty word just bandied about. I suppose it could be worse, I could be a fascist, and THEN think how I'd feel

Anyway, that being said, I think he has a point. I know i don't support intellectual property laws (different topic) but under a communist system, creations would belong to the state (i.e. the people) rather than to corporations or individuals. In that sense, he's right, people who don't believe in him owning shit-all belive in a community system, which is what communism is.

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David Valentino

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01-06-2005 08:35

From: Chip Midnight

I think both Microsoft and Communists get more flak than they deserve

I think Microsoft products at times get more flak then they deserve. But having read pretty much the entire timeline of Microsoft as a corporation, I don't think it's possible to give them too much flak.

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Juro Kothari

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01-06-2005 10:00

From: Chip Midnight

I think both Microsoft and Communists get more flak than they deserve

Agreed. But it sure was fitting that Bill and crew got a few Windows 'glitches' during a keynote speech. Read article. I laughed when I read that. Just desserts baby!

Chip Midnight

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01-06-2005 10:48

From: Juro Kothari

Agreed. But it sure was fitting that Bill and crew got a few Windows 'glitches' during a keynote speech. Read article. I laughed when I read that. Just desserts baby!

haha, yeah I saw that too. They should change the color from blue to something else. That way they could claim it was a new feature

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Rose Karuna

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01-06-2005 11:21

Microsoft <----------------> Communism

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Xtopherxaos Ixtab

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01-07-2005 07:25

Hmm...this from the guy who has this operating system...that you buy...that will not activate if you have had to change hardware and reformat five times...

Didn't he make like 50 billion off of 3.1 and 98, which never had such draconian measures?
Maybe he is shooting for 150 billion...

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Ulrika Zugzwang Magnanimous in Victory Join date: 10 Jun 2004 Posts: 6,382	01-06-2005 07:29 In an interview on CNet Bill Gates, the worlds richest man, described all who do not support ever-increasing intellectual property laws as "communists". Sounds like corporate McCarthyism to me. ~Ulrika~ _____________________ Chik-chik-chika-ahh
David Valentino Nicely Wicked Join date: 1 Jan 2004 Posts: 2,941	01-06-2005 07:52 LOL! Like Bill should talk. He's a corporate gangster and dirty dealer. If it's a choice of doing business like he does, or being a commie, I'll take the red pill please. _____________________ David Lamoreaux Owner - Perilous Pleasures and Extreme Erotica Gallery
Chip Midnight ate my baby! Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 10,231	01-06-2005 08:06 I think both Microsoft and Communists get more flak than they deserve _____________________ My other hobby: www.live365.com/stations/chip_midnight
Pituca FairChang Married to Garth Join date: 17 May 2003 Posts: 2,679	01-06-2005 08:08 I tend to agree with Chip. _____________________
Taco Rubio also quite creepy Join date: 15 Feb 2004 Posts: 3,349	01-06-2005 08:14 From: Ulrika Zugzwang In an interview on CNet Bill Gates, the worlds richest man, described all who do not support ever-increasing intellectual property laws as "communists". Sounds like corporate McCarthyism to me. ~Ulrika~ You know, as a communist, I'm not real thrilled the way 'communist' is a dirty word just bandied about. I suppose it could be worse, I could be a fascist, and THEN think how I'd feel Anyway, that being said, I think he has a point. I know i don't support intellectual property laws (different topic) but under a communist system, creations would belong to the state (i.e. the people) rather than to corporations or individuals. In that sense, he's right, people who don't believe in him owning shit-all belive in a community system, which is what communism is. _____________________ From: Torley Linden We can't be clear enough, ever, in our communication.
David Valentino Nicely Wicked Join date: 1 Jan 2004 Posts: 2,941	01-06-2005 08:35 From: Chip Midnight I think both Microsoft and Communists get more flak than they deserve I think Microsoft products at times get more flak then they deserve. But having read pretty much the entire timeline of Microsoft as a corporation, I don't think it's possible to give them too much flak. _____________________ David Lamoreaux Owner - Perilous Pleasures and Extreme Erotica Gallery
Juro Kothari Like a dog on a bone Join date: 4 Sep 2003 Posts: 4,418	01-06-2005 10:00 From: Chip Midnight I think both Microsoft and Communists get more flak than they deserve Agreed. But it sure was fitting that Bill and crew got a few Windows 'glitches' during a keynote speech. Read article. I laughed when I read that. Just desserts baby!
Chip Midnight ate my baby! Join date: 1 May 2003 Posts: 10,231	01-06-2005 10:48 From: Juro Kothari Agreed. But it sure was fitting that Bill and crew got a few Windows 'glitches' during a keynote speech. Read article. I laughed when I read that. Just desserts baby! haha, yeah I saw that too. They should change the color from blue to something else. That way they could claim it was a new feature _____________________ My other hobby: www.live365.com/stations/chip_midnight
Rose Karuna Lizard Doctor Join date: 5 Jun 2004 Posts: 3,772	01-06-2005 11:21 Microsoft <----------------> Communism o.O <------------- Sitting at iMAC, popping red pills. _____________________ I Do Whatever My Rice Krispies Tell Me To
Xtopherxaos Ixtab D- in English Join date: 7 Oct 2004 Posts: 884	01-07-2005 07:25 Hmm...this from the guy who has this operating system...that you buy...that will not activate if you have had to change hardware and reformat five times... Didn't he make like 50 billion off of 3.1 and 98, which never had such draconian measures? Maybe he is shooting for 150 billion... _____________________ Chaos Science