THE VALUE OF USING ONLY GENUINE MICROSOFT SOFTWARE
FYI ... Dear Valued Partner, Am pleased to share that Kenya Copyright Board, together with Microsoft, yesterday launched a 30-day Amnesty Campaign to help fight Software Piracy in Kenya. Please use this opportunity to educate customers & share this information… --- The reasons for purchasing genuine software as opposed to pirated, counterfeit, illegal or unlicensed versions go well beyond principles of morality and integrity. Purchasing genuine software and from reputable sources actually makes smart business sense. 7 Business Benefits of Using Only Genuine Microsoft software The risk of damage to your machine leading to loss of data and information Counterfeit software is usually accompanied by viruses that could damage your hard drive and destroy vital data and information. These data and information are most times irrecoverable due to the effect of these malware attacks on your systems Access to Support Services from Microsoft When you purchase genuine software, you have access to technical support services from Microsoft or its Partners. These services are only available to users of genuine software. You get access to updates and upgrades. Technology is dynamic and as a result, upgrades and newer versions of this software are released regularly. These are also accessible and available to users of genuine software. On the contrary, for pirated versions, there are neither upgrades nor access to new versions which reduces long term value. Pirated Software exposes you to legal action and possible jail terms The use of pirated software by many is perceived as minor level mischief but this is incorrect. In Kenya, executives of companies whose employees are found to use pirated or illegal software are liable to be fined or even jailed. Recently, a reseller was convicted and sentenced to 6 months in jail for dealing in pirated and unlicensed software. Think about the impression it gives about your business. Using unlicensed software can affect your company’s reputation negatively. Think about the impression you create when you pass along shoddy spreadsheets to your clients, customers will ultimately not repeat patronage. Offenders hurt the economy of Kenya. Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss in revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate is currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands of jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in taxes for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your contribution to this course. With genuine software, you are guaranteed peace of mind. It may surprise some, but using genuine software on more computers than a business is licensed to support is also illegal. Developing a relationship with a reliable partner or vendor can help in understanding licensing, product certification and other elements of genuine software. You don’t only spare yourself of needless headaches down the line; you'll also enjoy the security of doing the right thing, both for yourself and your business. Learn more about Genuine Windows and Office Learn more about Software Asset Management Learn more about Volume Licensing Best Regards, Ngari Kibiku |Partner Territory Manager | Microsoft East & Southern Africa | Phone: +254 20 286 8211
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com>wrote:
Offenders hurt the economy of Kenya.
Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss in revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate is currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands of jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in taxes for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your contribution to this course.
This is, for lack of better terminology, a fresh steaming pile. Preventing this capital flight will strengthen our economy more than the meagre taxes. Further from this, aren't licenses exempt from VAT? Our current USD fluctuation was caused, apparently, by the sudden transfer of 200M USD from the economy. How would allowing a further 100M USD to leave the economy create more jobs? And how exactly will using original MS software create jobs? Isn't the premise that it's more stable? Hence you won't need as many support staff to maintain a network? And support is outsourced to India anyway?
Think about the impression it gives about your business. Using unlicensed software can affect your company’s reputation negatively. Think about the impression you create when you pass along shoddy spreadsheets to your clients, customers will ultimately not repeat patronage.
How? Shoddy spreadsheets are a factor of poor training and general user carelessness, lack of attention to detail. Unless Microsoft comes with a kit to reduce user stupidity? Wouldn't a better example be the genuine activation pop up during a presentation? The risk of damage to your machine leading to loss of data and information
Counterfeit software is usually accompanied by viruses that could damage your hard drive and destroy vital data and information. These data and information are most times irrecoverable due to the effect of these malware attacks on your systems
Again, buying genuine Microsoft software will require me to have an antivirus anyway, so I'll pirate and pay for the antivirus? I'm not attacking you or Microsoft, I just think that a company like Microsoft should pass their press statements through a Turing test before sending out to the masses. They have the resources and people to do this... We should pay for the software because it's the right thing to do and because we risk jail time, the rest...
@Phares, spot on! Even the proprietary systems are doing a shoddy amatuer job on the benefits of paying rather than starting an all out war against the system of abuse, deliberate piracy. The other thing is about the Kenya Copyright board, they are not a law onto themselves. Therefore, it would be nice for every kenyan to know what their rights are, we should list these. Can the board threaten you in any way whasover? Can it just walk into your premises and demand to inspect your computers ( this should not be the case ), what is the mode of testing for piracy and has this been approved within our Kenyan IT sectors legally? Do you need to have a lawyer present so that the testing procedure is not fiddled with? What representation does KCB have with the proprietary software vendors or is it a general extension. Some thots on know your rights. Rgds.
is it just to jail someone for ten years for having windows xp unlicensed , a software no longer supported by Microsoft? On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 11:51 AM, aki <aki275@gmail.com> wrote:
@Phares, spot on! Even the proprietary systems are doing a shoddy amatuer job on the benefits of paying rather than starting an all out war against the system of abuse, deliberate piracy. The other thing is about the Kenya Copyright board, they are not a law onto themselves. Therefore, it would be nice for every kenyan to know what their rights are, we should list these. Can the board threaten you in any way whasover? Can it just walk into your premises and demand to inspect your computers ( this should not be the case ), what is the mode of testing for piracy and has this been approved within our Kenyan IT sectors legally? Do you need to have a lawyer present so that the testing procedure is not fiddled with? What representation does KCB have with the proprietary software vendors or is it a general extension.
Some thots on know your rights.
Rgds.
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On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki@gmail.com> wrote:
Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss in revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate is currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands of jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in taxes for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your contribution to this course.
This is copy-and-paste FUD -- See : http://www.microsoft.com/africa/pressportal/Pages/Article.aspx?id=1 Notice search and replace of East and Southern Africa with Nigeria and 100 with 120 There must be a FUD generator spreadsheet template somewhere in the microsoft offices
This is, for lack of better terminology, a fresh steaming pile. Preventing this capital flight will strengthen our economy more than the meagre taxes. Further from this, aren't licenses exempt from VAT? Our current USD fluctuation was caused, apparently, by the sudden transfer of 200M USD from the economy. How would allowing a further 100M USD to leave the economy create more jobs? And how exactly will using original MS software create jobs? Isn't the premise that it's more stable? Hence you won't need as many support staff to maintain a network? And support is outsourced to India anyway?
@ Ashok only FPP products are VAT exempt. Otherwise volume licensing and the like attract VAT. Regards, On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:20 PM, <ashok+skunkworks@parliaments.info> wrote:
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 11:30 AM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki@gmail.com> wrote:
Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss in revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate is currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands of jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in taxes for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your contribution to this course.
This is copy-and-paste FUD --
See :
http://www.microsoft.com/africa/pressportal/Pages/Article.aspx?id=1
Notice search and replace of East and Southern Africa with Nigeria and 100 with 120
There must be a FUD generator spreadsheet template somewhere in the microsoft offices
This is, for lack of better terminology, a fresh steaming pile. Preventing this capital flight will strengthen our economy more than the meagre taxes. Further from this, aren't licenses exempt from VAT? Our current USD fluctuation was caused, apparently, by the sudden transfer of 200M USD from the economy. How would allowing a further 100M USD to leave the economy create more jobs? And how exactly will using original MS software create jobs? Isn't the premise that it's more stable? Hence you won't need as many support staff to maintain a network? And support is outsourced to India anyway?
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On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:25 PM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com> wrote:
@ Ashok only FPP products are VAT exempt. Otherwise volume licensing and the like attract VAT.
Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss in revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate is currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands of jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in taxes for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your contribution to this course.
its not just about VAT in terms of taxes , lets not forget : http://microsofttaxdodge.com/ http://boingboing.net/2008/04/03/microsoft-busted-by.html
@Alvin Ngari Kibiku happens to be male... On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM, <ashok+skunkworks@parliaments.info> wrote:
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:25 PM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com> wrote:
@ Ashok only FPP products are VAT exempt. Otherwise volume licensing and the like attract VAT.
Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss in revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate is currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands of jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in taxes for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your contribution to this course.
its not just about VAT in terms of taxes , lets not forget :
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Hi all, Maybe I've missed out something in this entire conversation. Supposing I have SME with say five machines, only two are legit; how do I go about straightening out the mess? Where do I begin? Again sorry if this has been answered in this or some other thread but thanks in advance for your replies. BR S On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 3:35 PM, William Warero <wwarero@gmail.com> wrote:
@Alvin Ngari Kibiku happens to be male...
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM, <ashok+skunkworks@parliaments.info> wrote:
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:25 PM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com> wrote:
@ Ashok only FPP products are VAT exempt. Otherwise volume licensing and the like attract VAT.
Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss in revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate is currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands of jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in taxes for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your contribution to this course.
its not just about VAT in terms of taxes , lets not forget :
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I guess we know who we talking about, A LIAR iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiishhhhjkj jhahahhhe heeee ehehee On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 3:41 PM, Steve Muchai <smuchai@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi all, Maybe I've missed out something in this entire conversation. Supposing I have SME with say five machines, only two are legit; how do I go about straightening out the mess? Where do I begin?
Again sorry if this has been answered in this or some other thread but thanks in advance for your replies.
BR S
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 3:35 PM, William Warero <wwarero@gmail.com> wrote:
@Alvin Ngari Kibiku happens to be male...
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM, <ashok+skunkworks@parliaments.info> wrote:
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:25 PM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <
ajochola@gmail.com>
wrote:
@ Ashok only FPP products are VAT exempt. Otherwise volume licensing and the like attract VAT.
> > Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss in > revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate is > currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands of > jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in taxes > for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your > contribution to this course.
its not just about VAT in terms of taxes , lets not forget :
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@ Ashok true that :-) On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 5:30 PM, Mickey Mickey <michaelakunga@gmail.com> wrote:
I guess we know who we talking about, A LIAR iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiishhhhjkj jhahahhhe heeee ehehee
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 3:41 PM, Steve Muchai <smuchai@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi all, Maybe I've missed out something in this entire conversation. Supposing I have SME with say five machines, only two are legit; how do I go about straightening out the mess? Where do I begin?
Again sorry if this has been answered in this or some other thread but thanks in advance for your replies.
BR S
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 3:35 PM, William Warero <wwarero@gmail.com> wrote:
@Alvin Ngari Kibiku happens to be male...
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:59 PM, <ashok+skunkworks@parliaments.info> wrote:
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:25 PM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com> wrote:
@ Ashok only FPP products are VAT exempt. Otherwise volume licensing and the like attract VAT.
>> >> Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss >> in >> revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate >> is >> currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands >> of >> jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in >> taxes >> for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your >> contribution to this course. >
its not just about VAT in terms of taxes , lets not forget :
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You guys simply don't understand Sales are down, the year has been tough where do you think the orders will come from? Let MS work on their Order Book ;-) Kiania D On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com>wrote:
FYI ...
Dear Valued Partner,
Am pleased to share that Kenya Copyright Board, together with Microsoft, yesterday launched a 30-day Amnesty Campaign to help fight Software Piracy in Kenya. Please use this opportunity to educate customers & share this information…
---
The reasons for purchasing genuine software as opposed to pirated, counterfeit, illegal or unlicensed versions go well beyond principles of morality and integrity. Purchasing genuine software and from reputable sources actually makes smart business sense.
7 Business Benefits of Using Only Genuine Microsoft software
The risk of damage to your machine leading to loss of data and information
Counterfeit software is usually accompanied by viruses that could damage your hard drive and destroy vital data and information. These data and information are most times irrecoverable due to the effect of these malware attacks on your systems
Access to Support Services from Microsoft
When you purchase genuine software, you have access to technical support services from Microsoft or its Partners. These services are only available to users of genuine software.
You get access to updates and upgrades.
Technology is dynamic and as a result, upgrades and newer versions of this software are released regularly. These are also accessible and available to users of genuine software. On the contrary, for pirated versions, there are neither upgrades nor access to new versions which reduces long term value.
Pirated Software exposes you to legal action and possible jail terms
The use of pirated software by many is perceived as minor level mischief but this is incorrect. In Kenya, executives of companies whose employees are found to use pirated or illegal software are liable to be fined or even jailed. Recently, a reseller was convicted and sentenced to 6 months in jail for dealing in pirated and unlicensed software.
Think about the impression it gives about your business.
Using unlicensed software can affect your company’s reputation negatively. Think about the impression you create when you pass along shoddy spreadsheets to your clients, customers will ultimately not repeat patronage.
Offenders hurt the economy of Kenya.
Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss in revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate is currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands of jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in taxes for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your contribution to this course.
With genuine software, you are guaranteed peace of mind.
It may surprise some, but using genuine software on more computers than a business is licensed to support is also illegal. Developing a relationship with a reliable partner or vendor can help in understanding licensing, product certification and other elements of genuine software.
You don’t only spare yourself of needless headaches down the line; you'll also enjoy the security of doing the right thing, both for yourself and your business.
Learn more about Genuine Windows and Office
Learn more about Software Asset Management
Learn more about Volume Licensing
Best Regards,
Ngari Kibiku |Partner Territory Manager | Microsoft East & Southern Africa | Phone: +254 20 286 8211 _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------
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<My two cents:> If you use Microsoft software that enables you generate 20Million in revenue for your company in a year and you have 20 PCs on M$. Why not pay the 1Million for the software? </My two cents:> On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd < kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote:
You guys simply don't understand Sales are down, the year has been tough where do you think the orders will come from?
Let MS work on their Order Book ;-)
Kiania D
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com>wrote:
FYI ...
Dear Valued Partner,
Am pleased to share that Kenya Copyright Board, together with Microsoft, yesterday launched a 30-day Amnesty Campaign to help fight Software Piracy in Kenya. Please use this opportunity to educate customers & share this information…
---
The reasons for purchasing genuine software as opposed to pirated, counterfeit, illegal or unlicensed versions go well beyond principles of morality and integrity. Purchasing genuine software and from reputable sources actually makes smart business sense.
7 Business Benefits of Using Only Genuine Microsoft software
The risk of damage to your machine leading to loss of data and information
Counterfeit software is usually accompanied by viruses that could damage your hard drive and destroy vital data and information. These data and information are most times irrecoverable due to the effect of these malware attacks on your systems
Access to Support Services from Microsoft
When you purchase genuine software, you have access to technical support services from Microsoft or its Partners. These services are only available to users of genuine software.
You get access to updates and upgrades.
Technology is dynamic and as a result, upgrades and newer versions of this software are released regularly. These are also accessible and available to users of genuine software. On the contrary, for pirated versions, there are neither upgrades nor access to new versions which reduces long term value.
Pirated Software exposes you to legal action and possible jail terms
The use of pirated software by many is perceived as minor level mischief but this is incorrect. In Kenya, executives of companies whose employees are found to use pirated or illegal software are liable to be fined or even jailed. Recently, a reseller was convicted and sentenced to 6 months in jail for dealing in pirated and unlicensed software.
Think about the impression it gives about your business.
Using unlicensed software can affect your company’s reputation negatively. Think about the impression you create when you pass along shoddy spreadsheets to your clients, customers will ultimately not repeat patronage.
Offenders hurt the economy of Kenya.
Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss in revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate is currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands of jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in taxes for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your contribution to this course.
With genuine software, you are guaranteed peace of mind.
It may surprise some, but using genuine software on more computers than a business is licensed to support is also illegal. Developing a relationship with a reliable partner or vendor can help in understanding licensing, product certification and other elements of genuine software.
You don’t only spare yourself of needless headaches down the line; you'll also enjoy the security of doing the right thing, both for yourself and your business.
Learn more about Genuine Windows and Office
Learn more about Software Asset Management
Learn more about Volume Licensing
Best Regards,
Ngari Kibiku |Partner Territory Manager | Microsoft East & Southern Africa | Phone: +254 20 286 8211 _______________________________________________ Skunkworks mailing list Skunkworks@lists.my.co.ke ------------ List info, subscribe/unsubscribe http://lists.my.co.ke/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/skunkworks ------------
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On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM, Samuel Wachira <wachirasam@gmail.com>wrote:
<My two cents:> If you use Microsoft software that enables you generate 20Million in revenue for your company in a year and you have 20 PCs on M$.
Why not pay the 1Million for the software? </My two cents:>
Yes, that's a valid reason to pay for the software. My issue is not whether or not you should pay, it's the temerity the Microsoft .ke office has to release a poorly thought press statement. I can assure you that Microsoft Office paid version in no way improved my excel skills. In no way did it improve the quality of my spreadsheet. I'm guessing their next claim is that paid Outlook will allow you to send typo-free emails and that CV's edited in paid MS word would be guaranteed a job. That being said, I'm not advocating piracy. If you are using software I believe you should pay for it (if you don't want to pay for it, use Open Source alternatives), however, using scare campaigns... -- Warm Regards, Phares Kaboro Kariuki
I agree. Things worth paying for are those that have value added services..... eg, video games that allow you to play online. IF Microsoft could allow document viewing and sharing via a platform like google docs. Sync on your desktop and view online On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki@gmail.com> wrote:
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM, Samuel Wachira <wachirasam@gmail.com>wrote:
<My two cents:> If you use Microsoft software that enables you generate 20Million in revenue for your company in a year and you have 20 PCs on M$.
Why not pay the 1Million for the software? </My two cents:>
Yes, that's a valid reason to pay for the software. My issue is not whether or not you should pay, it's the temerity the Microsoft .ke office has to release a poorly thought press statement. I can assure you that Microsoft Office paid version in no way improved my excel skills. In no way did it improve the quality of my spreadsheet. I'm guessing their next claim is that paid Outlook will allow you to send typo-free emails and that CV's edited in paid MS word would be guaranteed a job.
That being said, I'm not advocating piracy. If you are using software I believe you should pay for it (if you don't want to pay for it, use Open Source alternatives), however, using scare campaigns...
-- Warm Regards,
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On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Paul Kevin <paultitude@gmail.com> wrote:
I agree. Things worth paying for are those that have value added services..... eg, video games that allow you to play online. IF Microsoft could allow document viewing and sharing via a platform like google docs. Sync on your desktop and view online
Actually, they do have, "Office Live" which was renamed "Windows Live Skydrive", you can upload documents to the Skydrive and sync between the Skydrive and your PC... -- Warm Regards, Phares Kaboro Kariuki
Yes, Im using skydrive, but I would like it to be a feature in Office....on the menu, added feature packaged with the most basic office On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki@gmail.com> wrote:
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:35 PM, Paul Kevin <paultitude@gmail.com> wrote:
I agree. Things worth paying for are those that have value added services..... eg, video games that allow you to play online. IF Microsoft could allow document viewing and sharing via a platform like google docs. Sync on your desktop and view online
Actually, they do have, "Office Live" which was renamed "Windows Live Skydrive", you can upload documents to the Skydrive and sync between the Skydrive and your PC... -- Warm Regards,
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For those who can't afford, Some MS office alternatives....openoffice and libreoffice. On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki@gmail.com> wrote:
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM, Samuel Wachira <wachirasam@gmail.com> wrote:
<My two cents:> If you use Microsoft software that enables you generate 20Million in revenue for your company in a year and you have 20 PCs on M$.
Why not pay the 1Million for the software? </My two cents:>
Yes, that's a valid reason to pay for the software. My issue is not whether or not you should pay, it's the temerity the Microsoft .ke office has to release a poorly thought press statement. I can assure you that Microsoft Office paid version in no way improved my excel skills. In no way did it improve the quality of my spreadsheet. I'm guessing their next claim is that paid Outlook will allow you to send typo-free emails and that CV's edited in paid MS word would be guaranteed a job. That being said, I'm not advocating piracy. If you are using software I believe you should pay for it (if you don't want to pay for it, use Open Source alternatives), however, using scare campaigns...
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OR just get Chrome OS and very good internet :) On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Jimmy Thuo <jimmy.thuo@gmail.com> wrote:
For those who can't afford, Some MS office alternatives....openoffice and libreoffice.
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:31 PM, Phares Kariuki <pkariuki@gmail.com> wrote:
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:10 PM, Samuel Wachira <wachirasam@gmail.com> wrote:
<My two cents:> If you use Microsoft software that enables you generate 20Million in revenue for your company in a year and you have 20 PCs on M$.
Why not pay the 1Million for the software? </My two cents:>
Yes, that's a valid reason to pay for the software. My issue is not
whether
or not you should pay, it's the temerity the Microsoft .ke office has to release a poorly thought press statement. I can assure you that Microsoft Office paid version in no way improved my excel skills. In no way did it improve the quality of my spreadsheet. I'm guessing their next claim is that paid Outlook will allow you to send typo-free emails and that CV's edited in paid MS word would be guaranteed a job. That being said, I'm not advocating piracy. If you are using software I believe you should pay for it (if you don't want to pay for it, use Open Source alternatives), however, using scare campaigns...
-- Warm Regards,
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IBM Lotus Symphone (free, based on Open Office) is quite a decent close to Microsoft Office 2007
How sweet, this are frustrations of MSF, the coins should be running out of there pockets. OOOOOOu they economy is bad, OOOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhu the expenses are high please buyy our licence or we close the shop. OOOOOOO if you don buy we will force you to buy oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooUUUUUUUUUUUU hwat a f******** the same thing we are saying in our pocket the life standards have changed and the cheapest copy is what I buy, so a ward who wish am loyal to my pocket the less I give out the best Net I retain. On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com> wrote:
IBM Lotus Symphone (free, based on Open Office) is quite a decent close to Microsoft Office 2007
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Hmmm... Interesting thread. Could it just be that the Microsoft person who sent out that email to Alvin used an unlicensed version of MS Outlook??? Or perhaps Outlook Express.. :D On 14 November 2011 17:08, Mickey Mickey <michaelakunga@gmail.com> wrote:
How sweet, this are frustrations of MSF, the coins should be running out of there pockets. OOOOOOu they economy is bad, OOOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhu the expenses are high please buyy our licence or we close the shop. OOOOOOO if you don buy we will force you to buy oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooUUUUUUUUUUUU hwat a f******** the same thing we are saying in our pocket the life standards have changed and the cheapest copy is what I buy, so a ward who wish am loyal to my pocket the less I give out the best Net I retain.
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com> wrote:
IBM Lotus Symphone (free, based on Open Office) is quite a decent close to Microsoft Office 2007
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@ Simon...hahaha I doubt she did.... <Ngari Kibiku |Partner Territory Manager | Microsoft East & Southern Africa > On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM, Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia@gmail.com> wrote:
Hmmm... Interesting thread. Could it just be that the Microsoft person who sent out that email to Alvin used an unlicensed version of MS Outlook??? Or perhaps Outlook Express.. :D
On 14 November 2011 17:08, Mickey Mickey <michaelakunga@gmail.com> wrote:
How sweet, this are frustrations of MSF, the coins should be running out of there pockets. OOOOOOu they economy is bad, OOOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhu the expenses are high please buyy our licence or we close the shop. OOOOOOO if you don buy we will force you to buy oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooUUUUUUUUUUUU hwat a f******** the same thing we are saying in our pocket the life standards have changed and the cheapest copy is what I buy, so a ward who wish am loyal to my pocket the less I give out the best Net I retain.
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com> wrote:
IBM Lotus Symphone (free, based on Open Office) is quite a decent close to Microsoft Office 2007
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I was thinking if unlicensed software makes you produce shoddy spreadsheets, wouldn't it also make you send nonsensical emails?? :-P On 15 November 2011 12:55, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com> wrote:
@ Simon...hahaha I doubt she did....
<Ngari Kibiku |Partner Territory Manager | Microsoft East & Southern Africa >
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM, Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia@gmail.com> wrote:
Hmmm... Interesting thread. Could it just be that the Microsoft person who sent out that email to Alvin used an unlicensed version of MS Outlook??? Or perhaps Outlook Express.. :D
On 14 November 2011 17:08, Mickey Mickey <michaelakunga@gmail.com> wrote:
How sweet, this are frustrations of MSF, the coins should be running out of there pockets. OOOOOOu they economy is bad, OOOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhu
the
expenses are high please buyy our licence or we close the shop. OOOOOOO if you don buy we will force you to buy oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooUUUUUUUUUUUU hwat a f******** the same thing we are saying in our pocket the life standards have changed and the cheapest copy is what I buy, so a ward who wish am loyal to my pocket the less I give out the best Net I retain.
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com> wrote:
IBM Lotus Symphone (free, based on Open Office) is quite a decent close to Microsoft Office 2007
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hahahaha you can mail her directly :-) On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM, Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia@gmail.com> wrote:
I was thinking if unlicensed software makes you produce shoddy spreadsheets, wouldn't it also make you send nonsensical emails?? :-P
On 15 November 2011 12:55, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com> wrote:
@ Simon...hahaha I doubt she did....
<Ngari Kibiku |Partner Territory Manager | Microsoft East & Southern Africa >
On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM, Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia@gmail.com> wrote:
Hmmm... Interesting thread. Could it just be that the Microsoft person who sent out that email to Alvin used an unlicensed version of MS Outlook??? Or perhaps Outlook Express.. :D
On 14 November 2011 17:08, Mickey Mickey <michaelakunga@gmail.com> wrote:
How sweet, this are frustrations of MSF, the coins should be running out of there pockets. OOOOOOu they economy is bad, OOOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhu the expenses are high please buyy our licence or we close the shop. OOOOOOO if you don buy we will force you to buy oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooUUUUUUUUUUUU hwat a f******** the same thing we are saying in our pocket the life standards have changed and the cheapest copy is what I buy, so a ward who wish am loyal to my pocket the less I give out the best Net I retain.
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com> wrote:
IBM Lotus Symphone (free, based on Open Office) is quite a decent close to Microsoft Office 2007
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"At just 12 years old, Brianna LaHara was forced into settlement with the RIAA and had to pay $2,000 in damages for illegally sharing music." we need to be a little worried about this piracy laws, what would you do as a parent if brianna was your child. kenyan kids do have computers,mobile phones and the introduction of piracy laws Kenya means they can also be sued and maybe jailed for piracy. its not just about money. On Tue, Nov 15, 2011 at 12:25 PM, Simon Mbuthia <simon.mbuthia@gmail.com>wrote:
Hmmm...
Interesting thread. Could it just be that the Microsoft person who sent out that email to Alvin used an unlicensed version of MS Outlook??? Or perhaps Outlook Express.. :D
On 14 November 2011 17:08, Mickey Mickey <michaelakunga@gmail.com> wrote:
How sweet, this are frustrations of MSF, the coins should be running out of there pockets. OOOOOOu they economy is bad, OOOOOOOOOOOOhhhhhhhhhhhu the expenses are high please buyy our licence or we close the shop. OOOOOOO if you don buy we will force you to buy oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooUUUUUUUUUUUU hwat a f******** the same thing we are saying in our pocket the life standards have changed and the cheapest copy is what I buy, so a ward who wish am loyal to my pocket the less I give out the best Net I retain.
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 2:32 PM, Dennis Kioko <dmbuvi@gmail.com> wrote:
IBM Lotus Symphone (free, based on Open Office) is quite a decent close to Microsoft Office 2007
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I think we need someone from Microsoft to clarify some things e.g. 1. If I am using an unsupported version e.g XP or Win 98 (actually one of my laptops still uses 98) can I still be jailed? 2. When did this 30 day window period start exactly and when does it end? Surely, there must me someone from Microsoft on this list who can provide us with a clear picture of what is going on...! This is a very serious matter and I can foresee some of us being victimised by neanderthals from the copyright board so that they can be bribed. Please please please...we need some clarification. Timo. On 11/14/11, Samuel Wachira <wachirasam@gmail.com> wrote:
<My two cents:> If you use Microsoft software that enables you generate 20Million in revenue for your company in a year and you have 20 PCs on M$.
Why not pay the 1Million for the software? </My two cents:>
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM, David Kiania | Asentric Consulting Ltd < kianiadee@gmail.com> wrote:
You guys simply don't understand Sales are down, the year has been tough where do you think the orders will come from?
Let MS work on their Order Book ;-)
Kiania D
On Mon, Nov 14, 2011 at 11:16 AM, Alvin Jason Ochieng <ajochola@gmail.com>wrote:
FYI ...
Dear Valued Partner,
Am pleased to share that Kenya Copyright Board, together with Microsoft, yesterday launched a 30-day Amnesty Campaign to help fight Software Piracy in Kenya. Please use this opportunity to educate customers & share this information…
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The reasons for purchasing genuine software as opposed to pirated, counterfeit, illegal or unlicensed versions go well beyond principles of morality and integrity. Purchasing genuine software and from reputable sources actually makes smart business sense.
7 Business Benefits of Using Only Genuine Microsoft software
The risk of damage to your machine leading to loss of data and information
Counterfeit software is usually accompanied by viruses that could damage your hard drive and destroy vital data and information. These data and information are most times irrecoverable due to the effect of these malware attacks on your systems
Access to Support Services from Microsoft
When you purchase genuine software, you have access to technical support services from Microsoft or its Partners. These services are only available to users of genuine software.
You get access to updates and upgrades.
Technology is dynamic and as a result, upgrades and newer versions of this software are released regularly. These are also accessible and available to users of genuine software. On the contrary, for pirated versions, there are neither upgrades nor access to new versions which reduces long term value.
Pirated Software exposes you to legal action and possible jail terms
The use of pirated software by many is perceived as minor level mischief but this is incorrect. In Kenya, executives of companies whose employees are found to use pirated or illegal software are liable to be fined or even jailed. Recently, a reseller was convicted and sentenced to 6 months in jail for dealing in pirated and unlicensed software.
Think about the impression it gives about your business.
Using unlicensed software can affect your company’s reputation negatively. Think about the impression you create when you pass along shoddy spreadsheets to your clients, customers will ultimately not repeat patronage.
Offenders hurt the economy of Kenya.
Recent studies by IDC/BSA estimated East & Southern Africa’s loss in revenue at over 100 Million Dollars in 2010 (Kenya’s Piracy rate is currently at 79%). A modest reduction will create more thousands of jobs, boost economic growth and generate millions of dollars in taxes for Government. Your refusal to use pirated software is your contribution to this course.
With genuine software, you are guaranteed peace of mind.
It may surprise some, but using genuine software on more computers than a business is licensed to support is also illegal. Developing a relationship with a reliable partner or vendor can help in understanding licensing, product certification and other elements of genuine software.
You don’t only spare yourself of needless headaches down the line; you'll also enjoy the security of doing the right thing, both for yourself and your business.
Learn more about Genuine Windows and Office
Learn more about Software Asset Management
Learn more about Volume Licensing
Best Regards,
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