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Old February 23rd, 2006
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Hi Hobo, and especially all Brits here

The Guardian UK has done a fine job illustrating how even experienced internet users are being scammed, and even did some work tracking down those responsible.

See http://technology.guardian.co.uk/wee...715254,00.html for the details, and many of you will recognize familiar woeful stories.

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Internet forums and blogs are littered with postings from angry users who did not realise they could get the software free elsewhere, or who claim that the support was cursory at best.

Some sites make it clear that the software is available free elsewhere, and that users are paying for technical support.
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