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Originally posted by dan da man

that remark sounds like u dont like microsoft or xbox.

I don't like M$. I don't like their business ethics, i.e. how they become so large. Remember M$ claiming they couldn't remove IE from Windows because it was an integral part of the OS? Well, it isn't - do a search on Google for Win 98 Lite... It's a hacked version of Windows without any IE involved.

I hate the sound of Palladium, I hate having to use their OS at work all day, I hate the way their Licensing program is going...

You do realise that if XBox had the dominance of PS2, M$ would introduce Licensing for the XBox... I can feasibly see one day where you would have to pay a monthly fee to play your games... Ooop - my bad, it's already happened with XBox Live...

As a machine, I have nothing against XBox. As yet there are not enough games that appeal to me, but as soon as there are I would like to get one. But only if I can acquire said XBox without having to give my money to M$.

Microsoft are so large and powerful now, they're practically above the law. Anyone remember the days of the home computers? Remember Commodore 64's, Atari STs and Commodore Amigas? Where are their successors? Nowhere, because M$ has domintated the Computer market with their bad business practices.

And that's what they're trying to do with consoles and entertainment in general.

M$ want to control all forms of electronic media - be that games, audio, video, documents, whatever - why do you think they are heavily researching DRM (Digital Rights Management)?

I'm not a mindless 'anti-M$' bandwagonner - I have done my research, and I can back up my statements with facts.

Yes, I don't like M$ - but I have no problem with XBox as a console.

- S