Microsoft accused of encouraging piracy

Channel threatens to put Linux on boxes

By INQUIRER staff

Mon Mar 05 2007, 08:57

SOFTWARE GIANT Microsoft is being accused of encouraging piracy to popularise its operating systems after threatening legal action against Indian resellers pirating its products.

DQ Channels claimed resellers in the Punjab are so incensed against what they claim are double standards that they're considering a united front against the Vole.

The wire quotes an analyst speaking under conditions of anonymity as saying "Microsoft initially encouraged piracy to make its operating system popular". A united channel front would threaten Microsoft's hold and might lead resellers in India to push Linux. µ

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