TurboTax Activation Fiasco

Posted by ryuzaki0 on Tuesday January 7, 2003 @06:53AM from the pay-the-piper dept.

kurtinatlanta writes "Though the news broke in September, no one cares about tax return preparation software until January. Apparently Intuit's activation scheme for TurboTax will only allow you to print or file your returns from the computer on which you first installed it. The phrase "one computer" in their license literally means one computer. Moving the software (i.e. disk reformat, buy new computer) requires buying it again. There are all kinds of negative reviews on amazon.com as a result. Is this problem real or overhyped?" There's a more recent story about the flap. The Intuit PR rep is quoted as saying that people can install the software on multiple computers using the same activation code, but I don't think an unworking installation really counts.

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Welcome to a patented michael article. by Anonymous Coward · 2003-01-07 07:07 · Score: -1, Troll

Read my journal for more evidence how worthless michael is.

He is incapable of objectivity, and in general acts like a child by posting constant snide remarks and sarcastic quips. Taco, please fire this git ASAFP. Maybe then he'll not be able to afford censorware.org and will have to give it up.

If you need a replacement, Taco, you can hire me. I'm fully capable of posting submitted articles that I barely understand and haven't even checked for correctness. I'm also VERY capable of coming up with stupid remarks that don't do anything but reveal my ignorance and childish nature. If needed, I can hijack some important URL if that's a qualification.

P.s. michael is a worthless, flamebaiting cunt.
a simpler solution by Anonymous Coward · 2003-01-07 07:10 · Score: -1, Troll

Or, you could just stop giving your money to the military-industiral (nee -entertainment) complex, since income taxes are unconstitutional
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(score: +1, obvious troll)
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