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Microsoft To Begin Checking For Piracy

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the only-a-matter-of-time dept.

Curious Yellow 82 writes "Microsoft will begin checking for pirated copies of its Windows software when users attempt to update. Security updates are supposed to be exempt from the check. Upon detection of pirated software the user will be given the oppportunity to purchase a legitimate copy of the software for a discounted price, upon providing proof of purchase etc."

4 of 810 comments (clear)

  1. w00t! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    I want Ceren Ercen to have my babies!

  2. How about a Parrot? by coulbc · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    Can I just get a parrot instead?

  3. Re:Yawn by drdewm · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Don't care.. I use Linux. /yawn

  4. Re:MS can Kiss my... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Offtopic

    ...Shiny metal ass - Bender

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