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Microsoft sues online retailers

‘Alleges' piracy on the on the high seas
By Nick Farrell
Thu Jun 16 2005, 08:18
THE SOFTWARE giant Microsoft is suing for four online retailers in California and Virginia, alleging they're selling pirated software.

A SpokesVole said that the outfit had received complaints from consumers and businesses that had bought software online from CEO Microsystems, Wiston Group in California, #9 Software, East Outlet and Super Supplier in Virginia.

According to Reuters, when customers tried to register the software, they found it was impossible. Microsoft alleges that #9 Software had violated a federal statute passed last year that prohibits the improper use of a certificate of authenticity label.

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