tommyedison Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Just read an interview of Bill Gates by Krakt Korteks of November 2000. Bill Gates: Krakt Korteks interview A quote from the interview: Krakt Korteks: "Are you saying that we should all have a Windows license for each computer we own, even if we don't use Windows?" Bill Gates: "At least one legal and authentic Windows license, yes. I'm not saying that you even need to have an actual copy of Windows. There are, after all, people out there who don't think they'll ever want to install Windows, so why take up their SOHO space with yet another drinks coaster? If they decide they want the CD later, then they can visit our website and have one sent to them for a modest fee." Krakt Korteks: "What? Why? If I want to use Linux from day one, then why should I pay you anything? And if I did have to pay for a Windows license, why should I later have to pay for a copy of the software?" Bill Gates: "Again, it's all about fairness and helping the consumer. If you buy a computer without a pre-installed legal operating system (i.e., Windows), then I don't want to have to lose sleep at night thinking about you going to jail because you aren't legal. Making sure you have that legal license for Windows is the best way to keep you and the law on good terms." Krakt Korteks: "Where is the law that says everyone has to have a Windows license?" Bill Gates: "Laws of this kind are on their way in. Vanuatu, one of the most forward-thinking countries as far as IT issues go, has a law that states that everyone in that country must purchase a Windows license from the age of five. Microsoft lawyers helped the Vanuatu government devise and implement this law, just as they are helping governments around the world re-work their legislation to promote fairness and innovation and, most importantly, to make sure the consumer is protected with regard to his Windows software purchase and/or use and/or potential use. The Vanuatu law is working pretty well, but we've already moved on to Madagascar where we're testing Beta 2 of this legislation, codenamed 'Matlock'. Beta 2 introduces the legislative extensions of our upcoming .NET services for the first time. So the people of the great island nation of Madagascar will be the first in the world to experience full Windows legality on a convenient annual-subscription basis." The next quote is better Krakt Korteks: "But what about lawsuits in progress in the US and the EU--lawsuits that could threaten the very existence of Microsoft as a single company?" Bill Gates: "You know as well as I do, Krakt, that these lawsuits are baseless and immoral. Empty threats, really. The US couldn't even get rid of Saddam Hussein. And we all know that the EU is just a passing fad. They'll be killing each other again in less than a year. "No, I'm sick to death of all these fascist lawsuits. People love Windows. Listen to the people! "Besides, things change so fast in this business. The US government can't even keep up, and the EU is on its way out. Once 'Matlock' goes gold and becomes US law, we'll have an end to these feckless, fawning, sociopathic lawsuits. The people will rise up. They love Windows." Really surprised me! Bill Gates is worse than I thought. In fact he reminds me of Gail Wynand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betsy Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Just read an interview of Bill Gates by Krakt Korteks of November 2000. Bill Gates: Krakt Korteks interview A quote from the interview: [...] The next quote is better [...] Really surprised me! Bill Gates is worse than I thought. In fact he reminds me of Gail Wynand. Doesn't the interviewer's NAME strike you as odd? This is a FICTIONAL SATIRE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capitalism Forever Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Doesn't the interviewer's NAME strike you as odd? This is a FICTIONAL SATIRE. Although I wish American businessmen could be as clear-sighted about the EU! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred Weiss Posted September 11, 2004 Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 Doesn't the interviewer's NAME strike you as odd? This is a FICTIONAL SATIRE. There's also the small matter of "Vanuatu, one of the most forward-thinking countries as far as IT issues go" Fred Weiss Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommyedison Posted September 11, 2004 Author Report Share Posted September 11, 2004 There's also the small matter of "Vanuatu, one of the most forward-thinking countries as far as IT issues go" Fred Weiss Vanuatu is a country by the way. It was known as New Hebrides before getting independence from Britain and France in 1980. At least that is what the Internet says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
source Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 Doesn't the interviewer's NAME strike you as odd? This is a FICTIONAL SATIRE. LOL! What a relief! I thought at first this was for real! Skipped the interviewer's name..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godless Capitalist Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 LOL! What a relief! I thought at first this was for real! Skipped the interviewer's name..... Same here. The scary thing is that it sounded plausible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elle Posted September 15, 2004 Report Share Posted September 15, 2004 When I read this I thought maybe it was Bill Gates' attempt at sarcasm -- that would have been funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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