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    Is microsoft selling names?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by luee, Jun 30, 2007.

  1. luee

    luee Notebook Deity

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    I have been getting sales pitches in Email using my real name. The only place I have my real name is on the original XP registration. Is this ethical and can I change the name to John Doe?
     
    luee, Jun 30, 2007
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    thegsrguy Notebook Deity

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    It's probably spam. I get some in my university e-mail account (which I NEVER use for anything but official university business) that claims some Microsoft server picked me as a winner of a contest I never entered.

    I'd just delete it and ignore it.
     
    thegsrguy, Jun 30, 2007
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