Megacorporations you hate but still do business with. - Upgoat

Not really. The worst thing that can happen with pirated Windows is slipstreamed malware from the uploader. The second worst is that a later update lets it figure out that it's an invalid install, and it pulls features such as desktop backgrounds or locks out some settings. That's it.

If you must install Windows, buy a legit key on the cheap from grey-market license retailers like G2A.

[ + ] peety

[ - ] peety 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 10, 2022 01:57:13 ago (+0/-0)

Is there anything wrong with using the image from ms and having the watermark and never registering it?

[ + ] MuricaPersonified

[ - ] MuricaPersonified 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 10, 2022 02:02:14 ago (+0/-0)*

I've seen broke college students do it. Fundamentally it's no different from a pirate copy that gets outed by MS as pirated; they're trial versions. I think they lock out some admin privileges and maybe the registry editor, but that's about it.

Just buy a grey market key and use said image that you mentioned; MS isn't seeing any profit, and you get a legit install for cheap.

Edit: Some grey market license dealers provide an optional guarantee/insurance in case the key you buy is bogus or pre-registered with someone else. It's usually less than five dollars for that option, but I do recommend it, even though I've never personally bought a bad key. I've bought dozens and all keys were legit on the first try, but I have known people with worse luck.

[ + ] peety

[ - ] peety 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 10, 2022 15:45:23 ago (+0/-0)

thanks for the info!

[ - ] 2Drunk 1 point 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 15:18:27 ago (+1/-0)

Brawndo, the thrust mutilator.

We are here...

[ + ] lord_nougat

[ - ] lord_nougat 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 15:53:59 ago (+0/-0)

Eva Brawndo's got what Hitlers crave!!

[ - ] StarylDrawberry 1 point 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 15:19:10 ago (+1/-0)

Amazon. Because sometimes it's just easier to order absurd stuff that I'd normally have to drive at least 45 minutes to get. Like straight edge razors.

[ - ] AmalekTheZOG 1 point 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 15:30:50 ago (+1/-0)

The worst one so far as an unbreakable habit/horrible megacorp is

Muhdiiikkkkkkk!!

[ - ] RabbiKinderschtupper 1 point 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 17:07:22 ago (+1/-0)

Microsoft through work.

Outside of work - eBay and the rare Amazon purchase.

[ + ] JudyStroyer

[ - ] JudyStroyer 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 18:21:14 ago (+0/-0)

As far as amazon goes, just go to the suppliers actual website, which is found on amazon and order from them direct. I use amazon to find products, read reviews and then find the website of the third party selling the item. I just make sure never to order anything from "prime"

[ + ] Deleted

[ - ] deleted 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 18:47:46 ago (+0/-0)

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[ + ] observation1

[ - ] observation1 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 10, 2022 02:42:35 ago (+0/-0)

Ebay

[ + ] Kozel

[ - ] Kozel 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 10, 2022 00:20:45 ago (+0/-0)

I tried that before.

Emailed the retard, told him I'd pay him cash and stop by his shop he doesn't even have to ship it. Never replied. Bought it on Amazon. It had severe design flaws. Sent him an email on how to fix the flaws. Never heard back. Sent it for return on Amazon. Like two months later retard sends me a message through Amazon asking why I returned his shit. Why even have a website or email?

[ - ] MrDarkWater 1 point 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 17:41:38 ago (+1/-0)

probably whoever the fuck makes my toothbrush. and Amazon.

[ - ] yesiknow 3 points 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 15:21:22 ago (+3/-0)

I thought none, but shit like Proctor and Gamble products are hard to avoid.

[ + ] MuricaPersonified

[ - ] MuricaPersonified 2 points 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 17:30:29 ago (+2/-0)

Good laundry detergent is the only thing I couldn't replace under that umbrella. Proctor and Gamble owns so many brands; it's ridiculous.

[ + ] MrDarkWater

[ - ] MrDarkWater 1 point 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 17:39:39 ago (+1/-0)

20 mules borax, arm and hammer washing soda, and grandmas lye soap. 2:2:1

better detergent, cheaper, and no ridiculous testosterone sapping chemicals.

[ + ] La_Chalupacabra

[ - ] La_Chalupacabra 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 19:24:14 ago (+0/-0)

I use Zote.

What should I be looking out for with testosterone-sapping chemicals?

[ + ] MrDarkWater

[ - ] MrDarkWater 0 points 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 19:46:44 ago (+0/-0)

Fragrances, essential oils, and other weird ass shit.

I say that without evidence, I just avoid goofy new shit they didn't use before the last 100 years.

Do what your great grandparents did, and you'll be fine ... generally speaking. Stay away from soothing powders for teething babies.

[ - ] HeyJames 9 points 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 15:38:56 ago (+9/-0)

The United States government

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Megacorporations you hate but still do business with. submitted by AntiPostmodernist to whatever 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 15:11:15 ago (+6/-1) (whatever)

Megacorporations you hate but still do business with.
submitted by AntiPostmodernist to whatever 2.4 yearsDec 9, 2022 15:11:15 ago (+6/-1) (whatever)