No MS raid in Indore for three months

Microsoft and Indore-based IT association Madhya Pradesh Telecom and
Computer's Traders Association (MPTCTA) have agreed to make joint efforts to
reduce piracy in the market. In order to encourage that effort, Microsoft has
agreed not to raid any of the dealers for the next three months on the grounds
that the association would lend its support to stop sales of counterfeit
software. Commenting on the joint effort, Brian Campbell, Director-Genuine
Software Initiative, Microsoft said, “Microsoft is working closely with the
Indore association, which is keen on supporting Microsoft's anti-piracy
initiatives. We will not take any legal action against errant dealers in the
city till a period of three months, after which a review will be done.”

Manish Goyal, President, MPTCTA said that after Microsoft sent legal notices
to few dealers in town, the association wanted to hold a discussion with the
vendor so that such instances are not repeated in future and dealers get all the
requisite support to drive genuine software in the market. “To drive original
software in the market, the foremost requirement is that customers understand
its value. Through Microsoft's support, we would take initiatives to create this
awareness among the software buyers,” said Goyal.