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  #61  
Old April 16th 03, 07:38 AM
johnf
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Kadaitcha Man wrote:
johnf wrote:
Kadaitcha Man wrote:
gregh wrote:

Anyone reading the post from gregh, King of retards, should also
read this:

http://kadaitcha.ath.cx/bio.htm#peanut_gallery


Glad to see that I made the Peanut list.

"Peanut: johnf Problem: User has link to a missing temp file.

Answer “If he resets the PC clock back it may restore the temp file
if it only disappeared in the last couple of hours!”


I'd like to know who were the other peanuts who took that seriously.

Next time I'll use a Smiley for the retards who don't understand the
OZ sense of humour.


On that part about understanding the Aussie sense of humour, mate...
I am an Aussie, you ****chop. You have been out-humoured.
BWAHAHAHAHAH!!!!! ****ing classic! *COUGH* *CHOKE* *GURGLE* SPLUTTER*
*WHEEZE* BWAHAHAHAHA!!!!


Out-humoured? Bull, how was I supposed to know?
Next time use an email & URL address that gives some indication to that.
That f/u on your behalf just about earns you a spot on the list as well.
BTW, there's no such NG as "microsoft.public.windowsxp.perfor" - suggest you
don't go overboard with multiple posting.
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johnf




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  #64  
Old April 16th 03, 08:37 AM
gregh
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"Ghost" wrote in message
...

Disabling Windows XP, for example, doesn't disable the computer, just
Windows XP. So, if you have a dual boot system with Linux on the other

side,
your computer isn't disabled, is it?


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!


In any event, they cannot "deactivate" Windows XP if it is installed on
your system. This would be considered by the feds as a Denial of Service.

Plain and Simple.


Yep, plain and simply wrong. If the computer still works, they didn't
disable it, just their software. That doesn't disable your computer so it
wouldn't be considered anything by them.


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!


  #65  
Old April 16th 03, 08:37 AM
gregh
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"Ghost" wrote in message
...

Disabling Windows XP, for example, doesn't disable the computer, just
Windows XP. So, if you have a dual boot system with Linux on the other

side,
your computer isn't disabled, is it?


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!


In any event, they cannot "deactivate" Windows XP if it is installed on
your system. This would be considered by the feds as a Denial of Service.

Plain and Simple.


Yep, plain and simply wrong. If the computer still works, they didn't
disable it, just their software. That doesn't disable your computer so it
wouldn't be considered anything by them.


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!


  #66  
Old April 16th 03, 08:38 AM
gregh
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"Ghost" wrote in message
...
In article , "gregh"
wrote:

"Newt" wrote in message
...
A friend has told me that if you use a copied version of xp or me that

it
sends details to MS and that MS have the ability to send info back in

Visual
Basic to disable your pc. I didnt think this would be true but

thought
I'd
ask you lot to shed some light on this.
He seems to think that if there is more than one copy of OS with same

or
generated cd key that MS can track you down or render your pc useless
remotely.
True or false?
What are the real risks of this?
Newt



A) Get a LEGAL copy never a pirated version!

B) Yes info is sent back whenever you do a Windows Update over the web.

C) Yes you can be remotely disabled with some stuff. This extends to

other
products, too, though.

D) If they can remotely disable, it is unlikely that a firewall would

stop
them. As you well know, anyone with the ability and desire to get onto

your
machine online can only be stopped by pulling the plug!


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!




Another ignorant post from another ignorant rumor monger... Sorry gregh-
but your info is bad...


That's fine mate. Your knowledge is non-existent so your info isn't
insulting!


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!


  #67  
Old April 16th 03, 08:38 AM
gregh
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"Ghost" wrote in message
...
In article , "gregh"
wrote:

"Newt" wrote in message
...
A friend has told me that if you use a copied version of xp or me that

it
sends details to MS and that MS have the ability to send info back in

Visual
Basic to disable your pc. I didnt think this would be true but

thought
I'd
ask you lot to shed some light on this.
He seems to think that if there is more than one copy of OS with same

or
generated cd key that MS can track you down or render your pc useless
remotely.
True or false?
What are the real risks of this?
Newt



A) Get a LEGAL copy never a pirated version!

B) Yes info is sent back whenever you do a Windows Update over the web.

C) Yes you can be remotely disabled with some stuff. This extends to

other
products, too, though.

D) If they can remotely disable, it is unlikely that a firewall would

stop
them. As you well know, anyone with the ability and desire to get onto

your
machine online can only be stopped by pulling the plug!


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!




Another ignorant post from another ignorant rumor monger... Sorry gregh-
but your info is bad...


That's fine mate. Your knowledge is non-existent so your info isn't
insulting!


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!


  #68  
Old April 16th 03, 09:07 AM
Kadaitcha Man
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gregh wrote:

That's fine mate. Your knowledge is non-existent so your info isn't
insulting!


.... said the king of retards



  #69  
Old April 16th 03, 09:07 AM
Kadaitcha Man
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gregh wrote:

That's fine mate. Your knowledge is non-existent so your info isn't
insulting!


.... said the king of retards



  #70  
Old April 16th 03, 09:45 AM
Michael Stevens
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relic wrote:
As predicted, Newt wrote this:
A friend has told me that if you use a copied version of xp or me
that it sends details to MS and that MS have the ability to send info
back in Visual Basic to disable your pc. I didnt think this would be
true but thought I'd ask you lot to shed some light on this.
He seems to think that if there is more than one copy of OS with same
or generated cd key that MS can track you down or render your pc
useless remotely.
True or false?
What are the real risks of this?
Newt


Bill *does* collect copies of your Porn collection though.


That has not been proven. 8-)
--

Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP

http://michaelstevenstech.com



  #71  
Old April 16th 03, 09:45 AM
Michael Stevens
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relic wrote:
As predicted, Newt wrote this:
A friend has told me that if you use a copied version of xp or me
that it sends details to MS and that MS have the ability to send info
back in Visual Basic to disable your pc. I didnt think this would be
true but thought I'd ask you lot to shed some light on this.
He seems to think that if there is more than one copy of OS with same
or generated cd key that MS can track you down or render your pc
useless remotely.
True or false?
What are the real risks of this?
Newt


Bill *does* collect copies of your Porn collection though.


That has not been proven. 8-)
--

Michael Stevens MS-MVP XP

http://michaelstevenstech.com



  #72  
Old April 16th 03, 02:11 PM
Ghost
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In article , "gregh"
wrote:

"Ghost" wrote in message
...

Disabling Windows XP, for example, doesn't disable the computer, just
Windows XP. So, if you have a dual boot system with Linux on the other

side,
your computer isn't disabled, is it?


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!


In any event, they cannot "deactivate" Windows XP if it is installed on
your system. This would be considered by the feds as a Denial of Service.

Plain and Simple.


Yep, plain and simply wrong. If the computer still works, they didn't
disable it, just their software. That doesn't disable your computer so it
wouldn't be considered anything by them.


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!




Gregh...

Are you dain bramaged or what?

Stop arguing your uninformed opinion. They cannot disable the OS- it is
Denial of Service, a felony.

They cannot do it, even if you are in Australia. I am sure the aussies
have a similar law, but even if they dont, the US law will cover that
action since they are an American owned corporation.

Sheesh.

I refuse to get in a battle of the wits with an unarmed person. lol

And stop freaking cross-posting to all these NG!
  #73  
Old April 16th 03, 02:11 PM
Ghost
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Default xp sending info microshaft

In article , "gregh"
wrote:

"Ghost" wrote in message
...

Disabling Windows XP, for example, doesn't disable the computer, just
Windows XP. So, if you have a dual boot system with Linux on the other

side,
your computer isn't disabled, is it?


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!


In any event, they cannot "deactivate" Windows XP if it is installed on
your system. This would be considered by the feds as a Denial of Service.

Plain and Simple.


Yep, plain and simply wrong. If the computer still works, they didn't
disable it, just their software. That doesn't disable your computer so it
wouldn't be considered anything by them.


--
Friar Tuck was always the butt of Spoonerism Jokes from the Merry Men!




Gregh...

Are you dain bramaged or what?

Stop arguing your uninformed opinion. They cannot disable the OS- it is
Denial of Service, a felony.

They cannot do it, even if you are in Australia. I am sure the aussies
have a similar law, but even if they dont, the US law will cover that
action since they are an American owned corporation.

Sheesh.

I refuse to get in a battle of the wits with an unarmed person. lol

And stop freaking cross-posting to all these NG!
  #74  
Old April 16th 03, 02:38 PM
Graham
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Xref: kermit alt.certification.a-plus:72213 alt.certification.mcse:136770 alt.os.windows-xp:258301 microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics:99611 microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:538266 microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support:273126 microsoft.public.windows
xp.newusers:70805

That is a stupid argument even for you Greph. Jusy how many angels can dance
on the head of a pin?


  #75  
Old April 16th 03, 02:38 PM
Graham
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Xref: kermit alt.certification.a-plus:72213 alt.certification.mcse:136770 alt.os.windows-xp:258301 microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics:99611 microsoft.public.windowsxp.general:538266 microsoft.public.windowsxp.help_and_support:273126 microsoft.public.windows
xp.newusers:70805

That is a stupid argument even for you Greph. Jusy how many angels can dance
on the head of a pin?


 




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