-=PCTechTalk=- Re: 4 everybody who lives outside exUSSR
- From: "donna" <webmaster@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 19:21:37 -0500
Linda,
I'd burn a copy and learn it and then buy a legal copy once I am on my feet.
Just my two cents worth, from a once struggling single mom. It is always
nice to do the right thing even if it a little late.
Donna
----- Original Message -----
From: "Linda F. Johnson" <linda@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: <pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 2:54 PM
Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: 4 everybody who lives outside exUSSR
>
> Funny...we are having a similar discussion in my Office group....must be
> the weird weather
>
> But in my group, I just posed this question.....I'd be interested in
> people's answers:
>
> Scenario: You are a single mother. You have three young children.
> Ex-husband's a deadbeat. You've supported the kids for years being a
> receptionist in a small company. You lose your job through no fault of
> your own. Social services is breathing down your neck to get a job or
> they will remove your kids from your home. You don't want to go on
> welfare. You want to hold your own. You go on interview after
> interview to find work, but every job requires that you pass an Excel
> test. You don't even own Excel. A friend says "Hey. I have Excel. I'll
> burn you a copy so you can learn it."
>
> What would YOU do?
>
> Linda
> Publisher ~ ABC ~ All 'Bout Computers
> Owner ~ Linda's Computer Stop
> http://personal-computer-tutor.com
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>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> [mailto:pctechtalk-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Master NetLord
> Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 1:50 PM
> To: pctechtalk@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
> Subject: -=PCTechTalk=- Re: 4 everybody who lives outside exUSSR
>
>
> I simply can't resist this...............
>
> First, let me say I appreciated your candor in explaining why you choose
> to steal software. What I'm about to say applies to anyone who steals
> software, not just you personally. My comments reflect my morals, the
> way I was raised and choose to live -- it has nothing to do with my
> income or country of birth. My comments have to do with what I believe
> is right or wrong, no matter where you live or how much money you make.
>
> I don't care what your income, or country is -- to steal is wrong! You
> steal from people who work hard to produce the software, and are
> entitled top be paid for their efforts. Remember too, that you are not
> stealing from rich Americans. Much of the software today is written in
> countries where the income levels are much lower than the US --
> countries like China, Taiwan, India, and RUSSIA!! You, quite frankly,
> may ultimately be stealing from your own neighbors.
>
> If you doubt stealing is wrong, let me turn the tables and create a
> situation that you might be able to easily relate to. If someone breaks
> into your apartment tonight and steals your computer, and is caught with
> the computer................will it be OK with you that the person stole
> your computer if his/her excuse is he only makes $200-$300 per month??
> Will you accept that excuse and let him take your computer because he
> can't afford to pay for one himself?? Will you understand that he wants
> to spend his money on clubs and music, and CHOOSES to steal your
> computer???
>
> If you cannot afford to buy a given software, then buy a software that's
> cheaper.....or use freeware. In your explanation, you say your income
> buys " apartment, car, food, clubs, music etc.". Perhaps the issue is
> what your personal priorities are. Perhaps you ought to give up going
> to clubs....or music, so you can afford to buy your software......but
> PLEASE don't give up your integrity and honor by stealing software.
>
> I now return you to your regularly schedules PCTechTalk
> list.................... >8-P
>
> Regards from the
> "Keyboard Cowboy",
> Master NetLord
>
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