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peterkelly ◴[07 Oct 19 17:06 UTC] No.21183239[source]▶
This reminds me of the story about how the first release of Windows 95 was banned in India because 8 pixels of the map shown in the timezone selection control panel were colored in such a way that suggested parts of Kashmir were part of Pakistan.

https://www.cnet.com/news/how-eight-pixels-cost-microsoft-mi...

https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20030822-00/?p=42...

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1. dheera ◴[07 Oct 19 17:49 UTC] No.21183820[source]▶
I wonder what would have happened if Microsoft just didn't listen to them. If they ban Windows over a petty reason like that, they're screwing over their own economy.
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2. close04 ◴[07 Oct 19 17:53 UTC] No.21183873[source]▶
It's something plenty of politicians everywhere have done over the years for things far more trivial than nationalism.
3. ReptileMan ◴[07 Oct 19 19:05 UTC] No.21184707[source]▶
They are not since pirated windows works just as good as licensed.
4. vbezhenar ◴[07 Oct 19 19:08 UTC] No.21184737[source]▶
One simple approach would be to ban unmodified Windows sales and allow their companies to resell modified Windows distribution with changed resources.
5. zeroxfe ◴[07 Oct 19 21:13 UTC] No.21186007[source]▶
Microsoft employees in India would risk harsh punishments, including prison time.
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6. vinay427 ◴[07 Oct 19 21:25 UTC] No.21186122[source]▶
I think they meant if Microsoft didn't change the map and went along with the ban, seeing as they mentioned the potential damage to the economy.
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7. X6S1x6Okd1st ◴[07 Oct 19 21:57 UTC] No.21186405{3}[source]▶
> Microsoft employees in India would risk harsh punishments, including prison time.
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8. vinay427 ◴[07 Oct 19 22:03 UTC] No.21186463{4}[source]▶
It's entirely pointless to copy and paste the comment I replied to instead of at least attempting to clarify in case I misunderstood.

Why would they face prison time for complying with the law?