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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."

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  1. mmm... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    free softwa...d'oh!

  2. or what? by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Redundant

    or what?

  3. Nice by Delifisek · · Score: -1, Redundant

    People will more interested linux.
    Also warez scene will find the way, in any condition...

    Perhaps repacked or full packed windows xp relases

    So,
    If you know the way, noting stops you...

    --
    [My english is better than most other people's Turkish, so please point out mistakes politely. Thank you.]
  4. Re:Whaddya mean... by The+boojum · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Uggh... minor orthographic issues I can forgive but this one drives me nuts! Once and for all, the phrase is "for all intents and purposes." Thank you.

  5. Re:Whaddya mean... by Pike · · Score: 0, Redundant

    Irregardless.