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Fritz
02-04-2003, 03:11 PM
I currently have Windows 3.1 on a laptop, and it just isn't cutting it. I really would like to upgrade to XP. I have XP on every other computer in my house, but not the laptop. All I really want to know is where to steal a copy of XP. Does Microsoft have a download site I can use a stolen password to access? Or should I just shoplift it from a retailer? I don't want a copy (that would be wrong).

Thanks a bunch
astralhaze
02-04-2003, 03:12 PM
I would rob Best Buy at gunpoint myself.
Draft Dodger
02-04-2003, 03:16 PM
it's actually pretty easy to code your own version.
Tarkus
02-04-2003, 03:18 PM
Why don't you just upgrade to Win '95? I'll give ya that for free.

Tarkus
astralhaze
02-04-2003, 03:19 PM
I have all 57 floppies I can send you.
SackAttack
02-04-2003, 03:28 PM
Originally posted by Tarkus
Why don't you just upgrade to Win '95?

Are you TRYING to kill him? :D
wbonnell
02-04-2003, 04:08 PM
same holds for MP3s.

HOWEVER, there is a difference between <b>legality</b> and <b>ethics</b> in my opinion. I have no problem downloading pirated software or music <b>BECAUSE I WILL PAY FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING I ENJOY</b>. Technically, this is still illegal. I know it's a nebulous line that's crossed, but I feel like I'm still a moral person.
Draft Dodger
02-04-2003, 04:13 PM
Originally posted by wbonnell
same holds for MP3s.

HOWEVER, there is a difference between <b>legality</b> and <b>ethics</b> in my opinion. I have no problem downloading pirated software or music <b>BECAUSE I WILL PAY FOR ANYTHING AND EVERYTHING I ENJOY</b>. Technically, this is still illegal. I know it's a nebulous line that's crossed, but I feel like I'm still a moral person.

I do the same, but I'm struggling to figure out: how do you pay for the free porn you find on the internet?
astralhaze
02-04-2003, 04:13 PM
There is free porn on the internet? Fo real? Sweet!!!
Fritz
02-04-2003, 04:16 PM
Originally posted by Draft Dodger
I do the same, but I'm struggling to figure out: how do you pay for the free porn you find on the internet?

you will need to make a deposit somewhere
The Afoci
02-04-2003, 06:08 PM
you can send it to me... because i know nothing of this "alleged" free porn.
McSweeny
02-04-2003, 06:50 PM
stealing, stealing, stealing a car for moe... da da da do do da do da, insurance fraud today!
Airhog
02-04-2003, 07:15 PM
Originally posted by Fritz
I currently have Windows 3.1 on a laptop, and it just isn't cutting it. I really would like to upgrade to XP. I have XP on every other computer in my house, but not the laptop. All I really want to know is where to steal a copy of XP. Does Microsoft have a download site I can use a stolen password to access? Or should I just shoplift it from a retailer? I don't want a copy (that would be wrong).

Thanks a bunch

well you can install a pirated version of XP, but the problem is you cannot upgrade to SP1 without a legit key.
astralhaze
02-04-2003, 07:17 PM
Nor can you active it. If you don't activate it will lock itself up after 30 days IIRC.
McSweeny
02-04-2003, 07:20 PM
actually you can install and activate a pirated copy of XP on your computer. You just have to make sure you get the corporate version.

And as for upgrading to SP1 you just get a code that works for XP and has not been entered into the database by downloading a little program that someone who cracked microsoft's code threw together. Then you just go into the change code part of windows and pretend you called a phone rep up and enter your new code and ta-daa! XP SP1 installed and working on a pirated copy of XP

not that i would know about this by experience or anything.... ;)
stkelly52
02-04-2003, 09:01 PM
Wonderful, a thread on how to pirate software. Can anyone give me any tips on stealing a car?
astralhaze
02-04-2003, 09:23 PM
Well, you should have gloves and dark clothing as well as a blunt object...
bbor
02-04-2003, 09:51 PM
I stole Fritz's pussy.
Fritz
02-04-2003, 09:53 PM
I have spares

all I have to say is "God Bless the Stem Cell"
JeeberD
02-04-2003, 10:06 PM
Originally posted by astralhaze
Well, you should have gloves and dark clothing as well as a blunt object...

A blunt object? You gotta have a slim jim, man. A blunt object just makes to much damn noise. Geez, who taught you how to break into cars?:D
Tasan
02-04-2003, 10:13 PM
Actually, I believe if you read the EULA on XP, if you have one legit copy, it gives you the right to also install it on one 'mobile' machine too.

Meh.
bbor
02-04-2003, 11:29 PM
Originally posted by Tasan
Actually, I believe if you read the EULA on XP, if you have one legit copy, it gives you the right to also install it on one 'mobile' machine too.

Meh.

I thought only women had EULA's :D