Pirate Banned From Using Linux

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"

Comments

Re:Why...

[marcello_dl]

> they are saying that if he wants the easy path of punishment.

So is windows an easier form of punishment than jail, now?

I must have missed a release.

Re:So? Can't he use a Windows box to route?

[Arthur B.]

No they are not doing anything in my name. Doing something in my name requires my consent, I do not consent to be governed by the winner of an election. When shareholders vote, the decision is taken in their name because they contractually agreed that their decision be represented by a majority vote. I never agreed to such contract with the government, and the government has no right to force me to leave, the government is not my landlord.