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It's Windows vs. Windows as Microsoft battles piracy | |
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| Time: 10:43 EST/15:43 GMT | News Source: CNET | Posted By: Chris Hedlund | ||
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In an effort to boost sales of Windows, Microsoft has its sights set on its nearest competitor. But it's not Linux. And sorry, Apple Computer fans, it's not the Mac. In terms of numbers, the biggest rival to Windows sales is Windows itself--or rather pirated copies of the OS. And Microsoft is starting to put its foot down. In its most serious bid yet to reap revenue from those who've been getting Windows without payment to Microsoft, the company plans to require computer owners to verify that their copy of Windows is properly licensed before allowing them to download software from Microsoft's site. The initially voluntary, but soon-to-be mandatory, Windows Genuine Advantage program not only blocks optional add-ons, it also stops more critical downloads, such as security patches. | ||
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| #1 By 2231 (68.100.199.62) at 2/3/2005 1:41:23 PM |
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The hacker community WILL take this as a challenge and Microsoft will lose.
"The more you tighten your grip, Tarkin, the more star systems will slip through your fingers." |
| #2 By 7797 (63.76.44.6) at 2/3/2005 2:11:06 PM |
| I think this is good news for Linux, but I already know most of you think i'm crazy :) |
| #3 By 2231 (68.100.199.62) at 2/3/2005 2:26:08 PM |
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#2 - I agree with you that hacker numbers are minute, but the hackers will enable non-hackers to bypass Microsoft's registration process by posting 'disinfected' updates.
I'll use the hacker updates because activation is as far as I'm willing to go with Microsoft. Anything else is none of their business. I was reluctant to buy XP when activation was required. Now they want to change the rules after I bought the product. I won't cooperate. If they want to start this strip search with Longhorn, then so be it. I'll know what I'm getting into before I pay for it. "I am altering the deal. Pray I don't alter it any further." |
| #4 By 2231 (68.100.199.62) at 2/4/2005 2:42:16 AM |
| I expect them to be available via P2P, newsgroups and warez sites. |
| #5 By 23275 (68.17.42.38) at 2/6/2005 12:57:20 AM |
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#8, So you're a thief? Do you get paid for your work? How do you live? By the grace of others, or by exchanging some form of value for what you need? Does that value have some form of measuring it, or delivering more to than you require - enabling you to participate in other exchanges, which provide you with what you want, as well as need?
If you're not generally a thief, then you must regard taking the property of others you either disagree with, or regard as having no value, as not being worthy of the same protections you afford others, or request for yourself...is this the case? Can you explain? It would be helpful to understand how what appear to be significant contradictions are rationalized. For example, if you truly dislike Microsoft and their platforms, and regard their work as having no value, then why have you used three versions and plan to use the next version of one of their operating systems? Are you just angry with Microsoft for some reason and justify the violation of several laws to exact some toll on them? When you are angry at say a friend or family member, what do you do? Do you violate other laws as purposfully? Do you think laws protecting property are invalid? What of your property - should it be protected by laws, or the owner <yourself> and without law, how is ownership where you live determined? Does the state or some other party own all property? If so, how have they managed to motivate people to produce property for them that is above and beyond their own needs? Finally, are you being truthful, and did actually illegally obtain operating systems, or just expressing some form of anger toward Microsoft? If you are angry, about what and have you asked the company(ies) to explain that which you are angry about? Have you sought a resolution? You might be surprised at how receptive companies are to such inquiries and requests for a solution that satisfies you. If you're just really young, and want to appear angry with companies like Microsoft for reasons not directly related to what the company produces or practices, then what qaulities, or virtues are you seeking to demonstrate and to whom? Like all people, you might find more value in alligning your actions with "your" own values and then working to cause others, including companies to be more consistent with them. No guarantee, but life is too precious and too short to just be pissed without doing anything about it. |
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