Expose Microsoft to Art

By Jack October 9, 1999 6:58 PM

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LinuxFund.org the guys who sells credit cards starring Tux the Linux Mascot has launched a program called "Expose Microsoft to Art." The stunt is meant as a jab at the Windows licensing agreement.?The licensing issue became a concern with people who had bought computers with the Windows OS installed, but never used Windows.?According to the terms of the Windows license agreement, they argued, they should be eligible for a refund for their unused software.?But the Windows license protest has been de-clawed somewhat since it arose last year.?Numerous smaller manufacturers have begun selling Linux computers, mainstream giants such as Dell Computer offer Linux preinstalled, and some companies such as the Linux Store offer systems that boot into both Windows and Linux.?Basically, people mail them their Windows license, and they give them a competitive upgrade to Linux.?Then they donate their license to the community, and art will be made out of that.?Read More...

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