David H. Lipman wrote:
> From: <cleanwarepuhleez@whereisthisoriginalHirencd.org >
>
> | Pennywise recently posted this link:
> |
> | http://thepiratebay.org/tor/3587762/...ncl._keyboard_
> |
> | and this link:
> |
> | http://maxt.dk/archives/2007/01/01/hirens-bootcd-87/
> |
> | refers to a keyboard patch. Can someone explain?
> |
> | I also see dl links on this site. Is it safer to download or to use the
> | torrent (or is it a silly question). Would David Lipman really consider
> | this safe hex, or would he say a prayer before we download this CD?
>
> I would not trust pirated software.
> I wouldn't give it a blessing and I would say a prayer.
>
> There are many utilities there and any one of them could have been trojanized.

Might be a good idea to include a note in /The alt.privacy.spyware
FAQ/ about people around here not liking the use of and/or promotion
of pirated software.

http://shplink.com/misc/FAQ.htm

Without being too sanctimonious [g], being a thief is a lot like being
pregnant --- either you are, or you are not. There really is no grey
area. Contrary to popular folklore, stealing from rich people (MS) is
still theft.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robin_hood

*** Against my better judgement, I will leave this cross-posted ***

Ron