Re: FREE CD O.T.

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From: johnmcdougall
Date: Fri, 14 Dec 2001 15:06

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John Corliss <jcorliss@ccountry.net> wrote in message news:<3C08E116.66B334F6@ccountry.net>...
> (reply cross-posted intentionally)
> 
> Paul wrote:
> 
> > Get a FREE Linux CD by mail.  Visit
> > WHACK
> 
> Bull. "Simply complete this form, and mail it along with a small
> shipping and handling fee of only $3.99 to (etc.)"
> 
> $3.99 is NOT free.
> 
> And then we are supposed to provide you with our name and mailing
> address so that you can send us junk mail. GET A GRIP!!!!!!!!!!
> 
> Spam the alt.comp.freeware group one more time and you can kiss your
> accounts goodbye.

There are lots of misleading articles and offers, put there to trap
the unwary consumer, many of whom fall into the trap.  Well, they do
say there'e one born every minute.  Everyone should take care before
responding to "free offers".

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Subject: Re: FREE CD O.T.
Date: 14 Dec 2001 07:06:44 -0800
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