Misguided attempts to end bootlegging

Bootlegging, so big business claims, causes the loss of "billions" of dollars each year. However, I think some things need to be addressed by the companies. This article inspired this little rant.
#1- They need to realise that thier products are overprised. N0 one wants to spend hundreds of dollars on Windows or Microsoft works, Mr. Gates. People are wising up. They are either going to start buying bootleggs- for a fraction of the price- or they are going to dump your programs, which I wholeheartedly support. I've begun to look at putting linux on my computer in place of windows, apparently it's more secure, has more updates, and, unlike it's competition, totally free. Open source programming is the best invention since sliced bread.
#2- Microsoft, every record label represented by the RIAA, and every movie studio represented by the MPAA, are probably not losing money. In fact, Microsoft is probably the most profitable companies around. Bill Gates tries to act like a nice guy, but the more I read about microsoft, the more I despise him.
#3- It's not our fault cheaper products are available. If you want to sue someone for thier life savings (and I mean you, RIAA), atleast sue the creators of these websites, or the people burning your programs onto disks to sell, not the consumer.
And for fuck sakes, this guy was a principal at a school. The kids were trying to learn. They probably can't afford your overprised piece of shit. And you sue them? Crazy...