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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. Why should we care? by Darkn3ss · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Was it in fact not a legally acquired copy of Windows? If not, then it's probably news to some, but if so, then it's really nothing to shake a stick about.