Originally Posted by
ScottC
It is amazing how people view software piracy when it's the big bad Microsoft that is being screwed over.
Who in this thread has been sympathetic to software pirates? I'm against piracy whether it's big bad MS, big bad RIAA, big bad MPAA, or anyone else. I don't think people should steal Windows - I think they should use a better OS.
Instead of complaining about how bad Windows is, you should be calling your software vendor demanding a version for the Mac.
Are you still talking to me? I agree 100%. I think it's a shame that so many people get frustrated with MS and continue to give them business. I understand that there's a lot of lockin - replacing your hardware and software to get away from MS can be a big nut for some people, or can even be impossible. With boot camp and/or virtualization software, though, people can start to make the move slowly. When it's time to replace your computer, buy a Mac, and install your current version of Windows on it. Instead of upgrading windows and apps, begin replacing them with Mac apps. You'll be windows-free before you know it. The windows install onto boot camp will be your last MS product activation.