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Linux Passes the Microsoft WGA Test

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the loosey-goosey dept.

Wil writes "Here's a good one for the Linux fans -- running Wine on Linux and attempting to download a Windows Genuine Advantage protected file from the Microsoft website works just fine. It seems that Bill Gates has a soft spot for Tux after all, or at least isn't bothered about him downloading updates."

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  1. Unnecessary by phpm0nkey · · Score: 5, Funny

    "Here's a good one for the Linux fans"

    Does that prepositional phrase really narrow it down on Slashdot?

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    1. Re:Unnecessary by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

      What does BDSM have to do with it?
      http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BDSM

    2. Re:Unnecessary by Saeed+al-Sahaf · · Score: 2, Funny
      What does BDSM have to do with it?

      People used to say you had to "into" BDSM to install Linux or *BSD, but those days are long ago, what with the GUI installers...

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    3. Re:Unnecessary by clem · · Score: 4, Funny
      Insert floppy 16 of 27. Press any key to continue your lesson, slave.
      Yes, my dread distribution.
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    4. Re:Unnecessary by Phragmen-Lindelof · · Score: 2, Funny

      I've used Linux at work and at home for years. No "MS updating", no "anti-virus", etc.

    5. Re:Unnecessary by stor · · Score: 1, Funny

      I've used Linux at work and at home for years. No "MS updating", no "anti-virus", etc.

      Karma Whore ;)

      Cheers
      Stor

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    6. Re:Unnecessary by Phragmen-Lindelof · · Score: 2, Funny

      I didn't mod it (obviously); I was just replying to comments like "This is quite true. Most slashdotters don't actually use Linux [rianjs.net]." by illustrating that AT LEAST ONE /. reader uses Linux. These games with statistics are a big joke; none of them is reliable. Under Konqueror, I can set my Browser Identification, operating system name and version number, etc. as I wish (well, I still can't find "BorgOS" - wait, I found XP!).

    7. Re:Unnecessary by Dirk+the+Daring · · Score: 2, Funny
      I was just saying to my sister, wife, and a few friends the other day:

      "Look, you gotta switch to Linux-- It's so free and open... You have to get out from under the Microsoft monopoly, because the media only scratches the surface of the evils they do.

      And did you know you could run it on the broken blender you have in the garage? It'll even run faster than your current Intel-based Windows XP machine!"

      I'm new at trying to boost my karma, how did I do?

    8. Re:Unnecessary by NanoGator · · Score: 2, Funny

      "I'm new at trying to boost my karma, how did I do?"

      Well, you shot yourself in the foot by bringing up that your wife is also your sister..... ;)

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  2. Re:Got to suck to be Microsoft sometimes. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Why don't you just get back to blowing goats on your knees in their filthy, reeking feces you pathetic little shit?

    Your dad said he had been blown enough for one day :(

  3. I thought Linux was destined to rule the desktop by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    But it turns out that it was destined to become the MS patch download wrapper of choice.

  4. Re:Got to suck to be Microsoft sometimes. by FLAGGR · · Score: 4, Funny

    Alright, I can see your new here. Judging by your comment history, you need some help. When your going to post a troll, check the "Post Annonymously" button before you hit Submit. Slashdot has a Karma system in place, and the more of an idiot you are, the less good karma, and more bad karma your going to get. Posting anonymously makes it so you don't have to suffer the loss, and people who ignore anonymous coward posts won't have to see your shit.

    Of course, you could just not troll, but we all know it's impossible for some assholes. It's a reflex.

    So stay in school, don't do drugs etc etc.

  5. as seen in upcoming WGA changelog by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Funny

    Bill Gates (billg@microsoft.com):

    * Fixed bug in verdetect.cpp that allowed WINE under GNU/Linux to pass the WGA test
    * WGA 1.0.0.2944

  6. Re:Wine shows up as Win98 by jd · · Score: 2, Funny

    If I set WINE to claim to be Windows 3000, will by computer be updated to support time travel?

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  7. Re:Next step: Slashdot==biased? Try Microsoft.. by TheCeltic · · Score: 2, Funny

    "On that note, I really would like to see less of the retarded pro Linux, anti MS stories that have been popping up recently"... Next time try http://www.microsoft.com/ for news. They are MUCH less biased. YEAH RIGHT!

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  8. Not necessarily true. by DaedalusHKX · · Score: 2, Funny

    Most of us are logging on from work. And following links, whether we actually log in and post or not, that still counts as bieng a "windows user" as opposed to being at home and logging in from my *nix/*nux boxen. Big diff.

    Most IT joints use windows because having "Microsoft Partner" on your shirt and car means you must know something about ripping others off of their hard earned money. It also means you are a FUD Spreading Professional. Linux has no claims against such marketing might. Linux can't even achieve such a small thing as "total virus compatibility" while Windows Vista has achieved "preemptive virus compatibility" with production ready viruses being released before its even out of beta.

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  9. Re:WINE Piracy by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 1, Funny

    I wonder if a pirated copy of Windows could use Cygwin running WINE to bypass the WGA...

    I'd rather have viruses...

  10. Re:WTF by Jumpin'+Jon · · Score: 2, Funny

    Evidently, while it may not be WINE-proof, at least it seems to be idiot-proof.