Linux activation?

Looks like Linux is getting to be another Microsoft. I installed Xandros 4
on one of my machines. It must be activated to get updates. I installed
Linux XP on another machine, it will stop working after 30 boots unless it
is activated. This really stinks.

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Kevin




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