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Pirate Banned From Using Linux

Posted by samzenpus on from the take-that dept.

dsinc writes "A guy who uploaded the latest Star Wars movie got arrested, pleaded guilty to 'conspiracy to commit copyright infringement' and 'criminal copyright infringement' and got jail and home confinement. As part of his home confinement, he agreed to install some tracking software on his computer. The problem is He's an Ubuntu Linux user and the gov't doesn't have any tracking software for Linux. So he's been told that he must use Windows for the term of his confinement. Looks like a case of cruel and unusual punishment to me"

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  1. Indeed by sterno · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    If it's a choice between Windows and PMITA Prison, Windows is a slightly better option :)

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  2. Re:Why... by arashi+no+garou · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    ...he can always go back in the slammer and have even more restricted access.

    Where, oddly enough, the other prisoners will have unrestricted access to his inputs and outputs.
  3. Re:So? Can't he use a Windows box to route? by Hamsterdan · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    Vista would be a better punishment...

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