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Keith Keller

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(Msg. 16) Posted: Fri Sep 25, 2009 7:53 pm
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On 2009-09-25, Geico Caveman <spammers-go-here DeleteThis @spam.invalid> wrote:
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> I used this drive for years with Linux and Solaris. Not even once did
> they try to set the region. Why would OSX try to ?

You do know that a crazy control freak runs Apple, right? This is the
same company which patched iTunes to break compatibility with WebOS
devices.

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Sidney Lambe

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(Msg. 17) Posted: Sat Sep 26, 2009 1:25 am
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Geico Caveman <spammers-go-here.TakeThisOut@spam.invalid> wrote:
> I have been a Linux user for about 12-15 years. Recently, I started using Macs.
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Then go talk to the Mac people.

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(Msg. 18) Posted: Sun Sep 27, 2009 10:25 am
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Geico Caveman wrote:

> I used this drive for years with Linux and Solaris. Not even once did
> they try to set the region. Why would OSX try to ?

Because Apple has a rather tight relationship with the movie industry,
and pretty much has to do what they ask if they want to keep selling its
movies.
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