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  • From: Steven Champeon <schampeo AT hesketh.com>
  • To: InterNetWorkers <internetworkers AT franklin.metalab.unc.edu>
  • Subject: Re: FUD alert!
  • Date: Thu, 18 Apr 2002 18:28:17 -0400


on Thu, Apr 18, 2002 at 05:57:50PM -0400, David Minton wrote:
> It gets better:
>
> Q. What if the donor can't find the backup CDs, End-Use License Agreement,
> End-User manual and the Certificate of Authenticity? Can they still donate
> the PC and operating system?
>
> A. Microsoft recommends that educational institutions only accept computer
> donations that are accompanied by proper operating system documentation. If
> the donor cannot provide this documentation, it is recommended that you
> decline the donated PC(s).

...because it will look bad for you if Microsoft^WBusiness Software
Alliance slaps a fine on your underfunded school for using outdated
software on outdated hardware.

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