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Maejo Man
over used member Posted 2009-11-05 19:09:37
When you say basically tons of companies I say bullocks to that and to your story. After being here for years and years, I have heard the same story 1,000 times. OK smart arse, check the link for the million baht fines, and an apology might be in order!! http://www.thaivisa....es-t311892.html #52
Loaded
Platinum Member Posted 2009-11-05 19:46:10
Yup, I know a couple of design businesses which were fined and a printer - the rest are all rumours at this point. What happened was the software association and a unit from the police in BKK came up for one week. They apparently gave many businesses a month's notice to purchase software licences, but I didn't receive notice for my company, hence the panic. At the end of the day if we don't buy the licences then we are breaking the law, so we have this morning decided to bite the bullet and buy all the licenced softwares for our office...it was wrong of me not to have it all fully licenced in the first place, but frankly it is really really really expensive and I can't see how everyone can afford it. Still, for peace of mind, I am glad we decided to do the right thing...and it is a lesson to myself to not take such illegal shortcuts. After all, I write about ethics in my magazine and I broke the law myself. So I am glad we decided to put it right. Even though the staff will not be getting a bonus this year! Apparently the unit has left Chiang Mai, but once again, rumours in the 'industry' (magazines, design companies, sign companies, media firms, etc.) are rife, and one doesn't know what to believe at this point. Thanks for the heads up P. I would imagine there are very very few SMEs without at least one piece of illegally downloaded software. #53
Ulysses G.
Unwanted Member Posted 2009-11-05 19:51:49
Contrary to many reports here, freeware would not work for my needs. I ended up buying legit Microsoft software through gritted teeth.
#54
Sparkles
Super Member Posted 2009-11-05 20:45:52
This post has been around approx a couple weeks now ...... and I am sure has made a few of us a bit uneasy. BUT..... does anyone know first hand of any place in or around CM that has been hit ??? What do these boys do when they are not having a crack down ???? #55
Gonzo the Face
Platinum Member Posted 2009-11-06 08:26:16
This post has been around approx a couple weeks now ...... and I am sure has made a few of us a bit uneasy. BUT..... does anyone know first hand of any place in or around CM that has been hit ??? What do these boys do when they are not having a crack down ???? What do these boys do when they are not having a crack down ???? Why they "Crack Up" Probably laughing their heads off about the unease they put into the community. It would be almost impossible to someone who has a computer and/or internet, not to have something that could be accused of being illegal. #56
WinnieTheKhwai
Incredible Member Posted 2009-11-06 09:16:23
If you run Ubuntu you're pretty much guaranteed to be in the clear.. New version 9.10 is just out.
(Except possibly if staff manage to install some kind of virtualization software and run Windows inside it.  )
Edited by WinnieTheKhwai, 2009-11-06 09:17:49. #57
BlackArtemis
Super Member Posted 2009-11-06 21:45:00
Just to let everyone know
that windows website win741 (I'm not gonna link it) but if you can get a .edu mailing address, you can get windows 7 home or professional for $30 direct download. 200 Baht for a copied version or 950 Baht for a legit version, easy choice. So go get a college student to help out if needed! #58
Tywais
Star Member Posted 2009-11-06 21:51:22
One of my PhD students informed me today that a large public school in Chiang Mai was hit with a 1.5 Million Baht fine from this. Sorry, can't remember the name of the school he mentioned as we continued discussing the ramifications.
#59
Maejo Man
over used member Posted 2009-11-07 08:00:31
One of my PhD students informed me today that a large public school in Chiang Mai was hit with a 1.5 Million Baht fine from this. Sorry, can't remember the name of the school he mentioned as we continued discussing the ramifications. I wonder where that rather rude Mr. Nio is now that mega fines are being handed out all over Thailand 
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Gonzo the Face
Platinum Member Posted 2009-11-07 08:58:03
One of my PhD students informed me today that a large public school in Chiang Mai was hit with a 1.5 Million Baht fine from this. Sorry, can't remember the name of the school he mentioned as we continued discussing the ramifications. I wonder where that rather rude Mr. Nio is now that mega fines are being handed out all over Thailand .... Is that rude Mr. Nio or,,,, nud_e Mr. Rio nud_e in the noodle |
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