AlienQ - BANNED FOR LIFE |
05-19-2008 01:53 PM |
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Originally Posted by Ayla_SquareTurtle
(Post 14207585)
Did he actually steal tax payer money?
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NO... The Hungarians appearently want free software.
"Hungarian business people have to download two Windows executable programs from APEH, run them on their Windows based PC's and then submit these back to APEH, duly completed, in Microsoft Windoze of course. APEH's tax return files simply do not work on any other platform, not even using WINE or CrossoverLinux. So if you are a Macintosh or Linux user, then tough luck mate! You must buy Windows!
No one likes paying tax. But being forced to pay an additional "Microsoft tax" just in order to pay one's statutory tax seems fundamentally unjust. Moreover, what sensible business person would install an OS that cannot be used to complete one's compulsory tax returns? It is one of the worst examples of government-sponsored Microsoft-lockin one can imagine. However, Charles is not a man who gives up without a fight. He has hired the services of Dr. Csilla Radovics, one of Hungary's finest lawyers to advocate his case. If he wins, then it could have serious repercussions throughout the EU, including in the UK."
Basically Hungarians file taxes online however the tax software requires Microsoft.
I think the guy threw Egg's at the wrong man. Maybe he should target one of his politicans instead.
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