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To: Jim McMannis who wrote (44003)	6/12/2001 2:01:37 PM
From: bacchus_ii	Respond to of 275872

RE:"How many times have you paid for software only to end up throwing it into the trash bin? " My worst case is Borland C++ compiler paid $600+ ($can) and less than a mount later there was a pallet full of those reduced to $39 ($Can). They never accepted to give me compensation. I must have more than 10 olds Windows or Office licences that are not anymore use in my house. I even had bought MSDN ($3700 $Can). So, even if I use a copied win2000 on one of my computer, I think I could kill if ever Bill comes collect royalties here. Gottfried

To: Jim McMannis who wrote (44003)	6/12/2001 3:53:31 PM
From: Petz	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 275872

<How many times have you paid for software only to end up throwing it into the trash bin?> Amen, but I just keep it on the shelf. It's shelfware. I still haven't thrown out OS/2 or Dr DOS 6. OTOH, stuff I really used and liked, like Volkswriter, Financier II and Wordperfect 5.1, I've thrown out. Petz