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jerry557   05-04-2001 at 02:46:51 AM

Well it appears Microsoft is going to add subscription software to their new line of Office XP. Which means you buy the product at retail price and then pay Microsoft more money every year or it shuts off.

My question is; what does everyone think about this?

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Arrow   05-04-2001 at 02:53:07 AM
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GRRR!

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scarecrow   05-04-2001 at 04:23:55 AM
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I think that is extremly stupid!!!!!!!

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dhlucke   05-04-2001 at 07:05:22 AM
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Check my Microsoft XP Software thread below. Yes, it is set up as subscription software. I have it installed and it is currently setup as a 1 year subscription. They also register your hardware.

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Bubba   05-05-2001 at 04:28:06 PM
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Just get the microsoft developer's CD key and it turns all that subscription crap off.
Or.. err.. umm.. At least, that's what I was told.

Back off man, I'm a scientist

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Anonymous   05-05-2001 at 07:57:19 PM
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Oh wow now doesnty that suck you have to actually buy the operating system. Damn man thats sucks now all yer buddies can get the same copy eh? Damn [-peep-] happens i guess. Later whiners.

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dhlucke   05-08-2001 at 08:52:44 AM
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I know, and I'll get a key in the fall.

Let me complain some more about OFFICE XP....
I can't send e-mail sometimes. It's extremely frustrating, random, and I don't understand....I just get message back that says "DENIED"

Besides Outlook not working it's great so far....LOL

I'm hoping it's me. Maybe I can fix it....I hope...

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