SOFTWARE UNDER DIFFERENT GOVERNMENTS:
COMMUNISM:
We are pleased to announce that the new PC operating system, MS-DOS 3.3, and a hot new video
game, Pac-Man, are available for download from our public distribution sites, which have just upgraded
to 2400bps!
CAPITALISM:
Revolutionary New Concept!!!!!! Lots of free extras!!!!! Free box!!!!! Free manual!!!!! Only $60!!!!!
SOCIALISM:
OK, that'll be $40, plus $300 sales tax.
DEMOCRACY:
The next order of business is the vote on if memory address1DCE should be 0008. All in favor?
Aye.
Opposed?
Alright, now the matter of memory address 1DCF...
REPUBLIC:
After 4 weeks of deliberation, we've decided that the software in question violates existing laws.
FEDERAL REPUBLIC:
After 4 weeks of deliberation, we've decided to raise our salary.
DICTATORSHIP:
El Presidente would like to remind the scum that he is enjoying his new computer software.
OLIGARCHY:
The important people have all of the necessary software.
MONARCHY:
Let everyone rejoice in the Emperor's new code!
FEUDALISM:
Point, click, and serf,Almighty Software.
LIBERTARIANISM:
HUGHDOWNSTV-quality VRML web now available! Via (privately-owned) global satellite network!
Free software? Hell, yes AND free HARDWARE!! Free super-encryption!
* Guaranteed: NO government access! *
Free support! Free upgrades! Just tell your boss!
($9997 for companies & LANS: $4997/year for upgrades/service/support).
NO CENSORSHIP. NO REGULATIONS. NO BORDERS. NO NOTHIN' !
(no harm, no foul).