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[Pilcher, Fred]

Karl opined: 

> I can't see anyone *buying* an OS that 
> interrupted them at irregular (or even regular) intervals to 
> advertise at them.

One word: Foxtel.

I don't have it, but I was amazed to see ads at a friend's house. He
said that initially it was ad-free, but then they introduced ads. He was
annoyed, but not enough to cancel the service. 
  
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