YMMV, but MY Linux desktop stinks

>>1. The protection schema to prevent "pirating" severely limits your right
>>to fair use. If I remember correctly (it's been a while) you can only
>>install XP on two machines/processors and then it refuses to install
>>anymore. So if you have a motherboard or processor blow out or heavens to
>>betsy you upgrade. You could find yourself on a long (and likely
>>expensive) phonecall trying to justify why you have to install XP for the
>>third time.

> I am constantly repartitioning, changing, installing new hard ware on my
> system. Can't tell you how many times I have installed Windows XP or had to
> call Microsoft. I think at one point they told me I've called 42 times.
>
> The point though, is that there was no expensive phone calls. You call the
> number on the screen and they quickly give you another code to type in. No
> biggy! I've done this for myself and many customers.

>>2. If you install install service pack 1 for XP, you agree to let
>>microsoft have full access to your computer remotely without notifying
>>you. It even goes as far as to say they can INSTALL software or UPGRADE
>>software if they feel it necessary[0]. Of course, they state they would
>>never abuse this. You could certainly not install sp 1, but then you are
>>open to about 3 or 4 of the known nasties in the wild.

> This sounds like someone who is using their computer for illegal purposes and
> is paranoid?

I'm sorry, but this sounds sorta like someone saying "If you've done nothing
wrong, then you should have nothing to hide"

to which I have started responding:

OK, what is your full name, your mothers maiden name, your current address, your
driver's liscense number, your social security number, how much do you make in a
year, where do you keep your house keys, your car keys, what kind of car do you
drive...

Most people just give me dirty looks and probably don't realize I've just
contradicted them (or maybe they are doing something wrong and have something to
hide).