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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Dear California Listers:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>I just got a notice of a settlement of a lawsuit
between Microsoft and California.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>With proof of ownership they will give you
vouchers for the purchase of any computer equipment or software. There's
$1,100,000,000 available (no, this did not come from Nigeria).</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>You get the vouchers if you indirectly purchased
Windows or MS-DOS(!) between 2/18/95 and 12/15/01, or indirectly purchased Word
or Excel between the same dates. Indirectly means it came with the
computer you bought or you purchased it anywhere but directly from
Microsoft.</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>You get a voucher for every copy of the products
for which you can show proof of ownership.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>The vouchers are worth:</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>$16 for Windows or MS-DOS</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>$29 for Office</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>$5 for Word (including "Home Essentials" and "Works
Suite" that contain word)</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>$26 for Excel</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Software purchased for Apple is excluded
(ha-ha)</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>So now I've got to start digging for CD Keys,
Invoices, etc.</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>For more information <A
href="http://www.microsoftcalsettlement.com">www.microsoftcalsettlement.com</A>
or 1-800-960-5660</FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Regards,</FONT></DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2></FONT> </DIV>
<DIV><FONT face=Arial size=2>Rocky Smolin<BR>Beach Access Software</FONT></DIV>
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