Slashdot Mirror

← Back to Stories (view on slashdot.org)

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."

3 of 338 comments (clear)

  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?

    --
    domain combinatorics
    1. Re:Unnecessary by clem · · Score: 4, Funny
      Insert floppy 16 of 27. Press any key to continue your lesson, slave.
      Yes, my dread distribution.
      --
      Your courageous and selfless spelling corrections have made me a better person.
  2. 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.