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Is That Pirated Software?

Posted by timothy on from the why-gno-it's-gnot-it's-gnu dept.

underpar writes "According to this ZDNet.com article, Microsoft 'has launched a pilot program in which some visitors to the main Windows download page are being asked to let the software maker check to see whether their copy of the operating system is licensed.' The check is not required, but after the desired 20,000 users go through the program they might change their tune."

4 of 758 comments (clear)

  1. Preach to the choir by TheDataAlchemist · · Score: 0, Redundant

    As if those who "acquired" the Operating system in the first place couldn't just "acquired" the downloads for which verification is to be required...

  2. I guess I'm not using pirated software... by datadriven · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Thank you for your interest in Windows Update

    Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you get the most out of your computer.

    You must be running a Microsoft Windows operating system in order to use Windows Update.

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    GETPKG - Package Management for Slackware
  3. Pirated? by gmf · · Score: 0, Redundant

    1W0UL DN3V3 RP1R4 T3W1N D0W51

    Hmmm, as far as I can tell my license key is genuine. Pirated? No way!

  4. Microsoft site is broken by back_pages · · Score: 1, Redundant
    Who knew? I already upgraded my web browser to not bend me over and rape me raw, so I was surprised to get this perplexing message. I, for one, am SHOCKED

    Thank you for your interest in Windows Update

    Windows Update is the online extension of Windows that helps you get the most out of your computer.

    You need to be running a version of Internet Explorer 5 or higher in order to use Windows Update.

    Download the latest version of Internet Explorer

    Once Internet Explorer is installed, you can go to the Windows Update site by typing http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com into the address bar of Internet Explorer.

    If you prefer to use a different Web browser, updates to Windows may be downloaded from the Microsoft Download Center.