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   Anonymous
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   http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=9857

   New Zealand computer stores caught selling pirated software

   A recent investigation undertaken by Microsoft New Zealand has identified six Auckland computer stores selling pirated software to consumers.

   Microsoft’s investigators bought computers loaded with unlicensed Microsoft software at:

   • IT Serve International
   • Comtech International
   • D&J IT Solutions
   • Computer Xpress
   • R.A.Y Tech
   • Powernet Computers.

   All six stores admitted breaching Microsoft’s copyright, and settlements were reached with each company.

   "It tends to be the smaller, local computer stores that are the ones selling unauthorised software in New Zealand," says Clayton Noble, Legal Counsel for Microsoft.

   Posted 11 years ago #
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   graylox
   Moderator

   But they won't blame Kim Dotcom for this too?

   Posted 11 years ago #
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   mikiem2
   Moderator

   Microsoft has also gone after stores for selling systems loaded with Windows that they did pay for, but just under the wrong license -- not the license needed for selling to a customer with a new PC/laptop. Not saying that's the case here, but another reason for folks to be careful where they buy from.

   Posted 11 years ago #

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