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New Microsoft Piracy Restrictions

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by DaveW, Jul 27, 2005.

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  1. Jul 27, 2005 at 8:23 AM #1
    DaveW

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    got me..finally


    http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/ap/20050726/ap_on_hi_te/microsoft_piracy




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    Microsoft Begins New Piracy Restrictions Tue Jul 26,12:22 AM ET



    REDMOND, Wash. - Microsoft Corp. has kicked off a new program aimed at severely curtailing the ways people using pirated copies of its Windows operating system can get software updates.



    When a computer user starts to download updates, the new program, called Windows Genuine Advantage, will scan the machine to see if it's running an authentic version of Windows.

    If the program detects a counterfeit copy, it will offer two options:

    _Customers who fill out a piracy report, provide proof of purchase and send in the counterfeit CDs will get a free copy of Windows Home Edition, which retails for $199, or Windows Professional, which sells for $299.

    _Those who simply submit a piracy report — giving details of when, where and from whom the operating system was purchased — and send in the counterfeit copy will get either version of Windows at half price.

    The authentication process was optional until Monday. From now on, it will be required for all software updates except security patches.

    After prompting customers that their operating systems need to be authenticated, the program will scan the computer, detecting the product number automatically — unless, of course, it's a fake.

    Will Poole, a senior vice president in Microsoft's Windows division, said more than 40 million customers took part in the pilot.

    The world's largest software maker did not disclose how many pirated copies of Windows it has rooted out since the program began as a pilot program last September.

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  2. Jul 27, 2005 at 9:16 AM #2
    Fro

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    HAHAHAHA I'm fucked. :satana:
     
  3. Jul 27, 2005 at 9:18 AM #3
    HardHarry

    HardHarry Rebel with a 401(k)

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    That will take hackers approximately 642 seconds to crack.
     
  4. Jul 27, 2005 at 9:21 AM #4
    Fro

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  5. Jul 27, 2005 at 9:22 AM #5
    DaveW

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    wish they would hurry up. I was able to update a bunch of stuff and then got asked for authenticity check after service pack 2.
     
  6. Jul 27, 2005 at 11:12 AM #6
    PantherPaul

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    No kidding. My laptop had XP Home on it and could download whatever. Desktop has XP Pro and I aint legal on it. Need that crack.
     
  7. Jul 29, 2005 at 9:47 AM #7
    HardHarry

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    Thank you all. No, I don't pick lottery numbers :bananalam

     
  8. Jul 29, 2005 at 9:59 AM #8
    DaveW

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    god bless the haxor :trophy:
     
  9. Jul 29, 2005 at 10:57 AM #9
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    that's impressive
     
  10. Jul 29, 2005 at 6:03 PM #10
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    I wonder how much Microsoft put into R&D for that
     
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