Illegal copies of Operating System And App Software

I’m really sorry to put this here, but it seems so difficult to email
Microsoft directly, so I hope someone in authority will come across this
sooner or later.
For obvious reasons, I wish to remain anonymous because I am still employed
by this company, but having worked here for some time now, and understanding
how they conduct business with their clients, and the overall practices
within the business, I’m forced to write to inform you that amongst many
other unscrupulous activities, my company are using illegal copies of the
Microsoft Operating System and its associated Application Software. We have
about 100 pc’s and we have been specifically told NEVER to ‘OK’ the “New
updates are available� pop up because of the illegal copies installed.
I leave it to your own judgment whether or not to send Auditors to our
business premises to verify the legitimacy of the software installed on the
machines.
My company details are as follows:
AssurIT House
Harry Weston Road
Eastwood Business Village
Binley,
Coventry
West Midlands
CV3 2UB
UK.

I hope this come to the attention of those that are in a position to
investigate this further.
I am prepared to offer any assistance that may be required of me and I can
be contacted via

JustinC wrote:

> I?m really sorry to put this here, but it seems so difficult to email
> Microsoft directly, so I hope someone in authority will come across this
> sooner or later.

(snippage)

Unfortunately, you're not talking to Microsoft here. This is a public
newsgroup hosted on Microsoft servers and the vast majority of posters who
help out are volunteers who don't work for the company. Occasionally an MS
employee will post in the newsgroups but it's not an official policy.

The best place to report piracy is directly to Microsoft. They are actually
quite easy to get hold of for this sort of thing:

http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/reporting/default.aspx

Malke
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It probably would have been better to ask where to submit your info, rather
than posting your companies info on a public news server for the world to
see.

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"JustinC" <> wrote in message
news:16B452E5-ACE8-48E7-9651-...
> I’m really sorry to put this here, but it seems so difficult to email
> Microsoft directly, so I hope someone in authority will come across this
> sooner or later.
> For obvious reasons, I wish to remain anonymous because I am still
> employed
> by this company, but having worked here for some time now, and
> understanding
> how they conduct business with their clients, and the overall practices
> within the business, I’m forced to write to inform you that amongst many
> other unscrupulous activities, my company are using illegal copies of the
> Microsoft Operating System and its associated Application Software. We
> have
> about 100 pc’s and we have been specifically told NEVER to ‘OK’ the “New
> updates are available� pop up because of the illegal copies installed.
> I leave it to your own judgment whether or not to send Auditors to our
> business premises to verify the legitimacy of the software installed on
> the
> machines.
> My company details are as follows:
> AssurIT House
> Harry Weston Road
> Eastwood Business Village
> Binley,
> Coventry
> West Midlands
> CV3 2UB
> UK.
>
> I hope this come to the attention of those that are in a position to
> investigate this further.
> I am prepared to offer any assistance that may be required of me and I can
> be contacted via
>

Hi Malke,
Thanx for the link. I looked at the microsoft.com website and ended up going
around in circles.

I've contacted them now via the link you advised me of.
(Hopefully, I can sleep a little better now!!)

"Malke" wrote:

> JustinC wrote:
>
> > I?m really sorry to put this here, but it seems so difficult to email
> > Microsoft directly, so I hope someone in authority will come across this
> > sooner or later.
>
> (snippage)
>
> Unfortunately, you're not talking to Microsoft here. This is a public
> newsgroup hosted on Microsoft servers and the vast majority of posters who
> help out are volunteers who don't work for the company. Occasionally an MS
> employee will post in the newsgroups but it's not an official policy.
>
> The best place to report piracy is directly to Microsoft. They are actually
> quite easy to get hold of for this sort of thing:
>
> http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/reporting/default.aspx
>
> Malke
> --
> MS-MVP
> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>
>

totally agree with David B.
it's not the right place to report, and even if it is, you shouldn't
just expose such info on public, and by doing so, you actually can make
anyone blackmail your company for these info you supplied..
so, if you're positive of what you claim and supported by evidences,
just go ahead and tell Microsoft directly, it's the way to go...

and just a little advice here, try to convince your people to work it
legal instead of just ****ing them in trouble with MS, try to do them a
favor!!
this is my own opinion, nothing more nothing less...


best luck, dude!


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"JustinC" <> wrote in message
news:FFBD2936-56FD-4BD8-85A3-...
> Hi Malke,
> Thanx for the link. I looked at the microsoft.com website and ended up going
> around in circles.
>
> I've contacted them now via the link you advised me of.
> (Hopefully, I can sleep a little better now!!)
>
> "Malke" wrote:
>
>> JustinC wrote:
>>
>> > I?m really sorry to put this here, but it seems so difficult to email
>> > Microsoft directly, so I hope someone in authority will come across this
>> > sooner or later.
>>
>> (snippage)
>>
>> Unfortunately, you're not talking to Microsoft here. This is a public
>> newsgroup hosted on Microsoft servers and the vast majority of posters who
>> help out are volunteers who don't work for the company. Occasionally an MS
>> employee will post in the newsgroups but it's not an official policy.
>>
>> The best place to report piracy is directly to Microsoft. They are actually
>> quite easy to get hold of for this sort of thing:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/reporting/default.aspx
>>
>> Malke
>> --
>> MS-MVP
>> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>>
>>

You don't say! In fact, you didn't!! (-:

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"Peter Foldes" <> wrote in message
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> "JustinC" <> wrote in message
> news:FFBD2936-56FD-4BD8-85A3-...
>> Hi Malke,
>> Thanx for the link. I looked at the microsoft.com website and ended up
>> going
>> around in circles.
>>
>> I've contacted them now via the link you advised me of.
>> (Hopefully, I can sleep a little better now!!)
>>
>> "Malke" wrote:
>>
>>> JustinC wrote:
>>>
>>> > I?m really sorry to put this here, but it seems so difficult to email
>>> > Microsoft directly, so I hope someone in authority will come across
>>> > this
>>> > sooner or later.
>>>
>>> (snippage)
>>>
>>> Unfortunately, you're not talking to Microsoft here. This is a public
>>> newsgroup hosted on Microsoft servers and the vast majority of posters
>>> who
>>> help out are volunteers who don't work for the company. Occasionally an
>>> MS
>>> employee will post in the newsgroups but it's not an official policy.
>>>
>>> The best place to report piracy is directly to Microsoft. They are
>>> actually
>>> quite easy to get hold of for this sort of thing:
>>>
>>> http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/reporting/default.aspx
>>>
>>> Malke
>>> --
>>> MS-MVP
>>> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
>>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>>>
>>>
>

Richard

I have ho idea what I did as usual :-)

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"Richard Urban" <> wrote in message
news:...
> You don't say! In fact, you didn't!! (-:
>
> --
>
> Richard Urban
> Microsoft MVP
> Windows Desktop Experience
>
>
> "Peter Foldes" <> wrote in message
> news:...
>>
>>
>> --
>> Peter
>>
>> Please Reply to Newsgroup for the benefit of others
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>>
>> "JustinC" <> wrote in message
>> news:FFBD2936-56FD-4BD8-85A3-...
>>> Hi Malke,
>>> Thanx for the link. I looked at the microsoft.com website and ended up going
>>> around in circles.
>>>
>>> I've contacted them now via the link you advised me of.
>>> (Hopefully, I can sleep a little better now!!)
>>>
>>> "Malke" wrote:
>>>
>>>> JustinC wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > I?m really sorry to put this here, but it seems so difficult to email
>>>> > Microsoft directly, so I hope someone in authority will come across this
>>>> > sooner or later.
>>>>
>>>> (snippage)
>>>>
>>>> Unfortunately, you're not talking to Microsoft here. This is a public
>>>> newsgroup hosted on Microsoft servers and the vast majority of posters who
>>>> help out are volunteers who don't work for the company. Occasionally an MS
>>>> employee will post in the newsgroups but it's not an official policy.
>>>>
>>>> The best place to report piracy is directly to Microsoft. They are actually
>>>> quite easy to get hold of for this sort of thing:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/reporting/default.aspx
>>>>
>>>> Malke
>>>> --
>>>> MS-MVP
>>>> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
>>>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>

Actually in posting an email addy, if its real, you are no longer anonymous
to any legal authorities

"JustinC" <> wrote in message
news:FFBD2936-56FD-4BD8-85A3-...
> Hi Malke,
> Thanx for the link. I looked at the microsoft.com website and ended up
> going
> around in circles.
>
> I've contacted them now via the link you advised me of.
> (Hopefully, I can sleep a little better now!!)
>
> "Malke" wrote:
>
>> JustinC wrote:
>>
>> > I?m really sorry to put this here, but it seems so difficult to email
>> > Microsoft directly, so I hope someone in authority will come across
>> > this
>> > sooner or later.
>>
>> (snippage)
>>
>> Unfortunately, you're not talking to Microsoft here. This is a public
>> newsgroup hosted on Microsoft servers and the vast majority of posters
>> who
>> help out are volunteers who don't work for the company. Occasionally an
>> MS
>> employee will post in the newsgroups but it's not an official policy.
>>
>> The best place to report piracy is directly to Microsoft. They are
>> actually
>> quite easy to get hold of for this sort of thing:
>>
>> http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/reporting/default.aspx
>>
>> Malke
>> --
>> MS-MVP
>> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
>> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
>>
>>

On Mon, 15 Jun 2009 18:14:48 -0600, "Michael D. Ober"
<obermd.@.alum.mit.edu.nospam.> wrote:

> I'd strongly advise you to get your resume out as well. Even anonymous
> posts and reports can be traced back if someone is interested enough to do
> so.


And since his post included his e-mail address, it wasn't anonymous at
all. If anyone from his company wants to, he can readily find and read
his post, and identify him.



> "JustinC" <> wrote in message
> news:FFBD2936-56FD-4BD8-85A3-...
> > Hi Malke,
> > Thanx for the link. I looked at the microsoft.com website and ended up
> > going
> > around in circles.
> >
> > I've contacted them now via the link you advised me of.
> > (Hopefully, I can sleep a little better now!!)
> >
> > "Malke" wrote:
> >
> >> JustinC wrote:
> >>
> >> > I?m really sorry to put this here, but it seems so difficult to email
> >> > Microsoft directly, so I hope someone in authority will come across
> >> > this
> >> > sooner or later.
> >>
> >> (snippage)
> >>
> >> Unfortunately, you're not talking to Microsoft here. This is a public
> >> newsgroup hosted on Microsoft servers and the vast majority of posters
> >> who
> >> help out are volunteers who don't work for the company. Occasionally an
> >> MS
> >> employee will post in the newsgroups but it's not an official policy.
> >>
> >> The best place to report piracy is directly to Microsoft. They are
> >> actually
> >> quite easy to get hold of for this sort of thing:
> >>
> >> http://www.microsoft.com/piracy/reporting/default.aspx
> >>
> >> Malke
> >> --
> >> MS-MVP
> >> Elephant Boy Computers - Don't Panic!
> >> http://www.elephantboycomputers.com/#FAQ
> >>
> >>
> >
>
>

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