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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. Re:FUCKING SLASHDOT by Seumas · · Score: 1, Troll

    But Zonk is still posting articles.

  2. Yes! by Time+Doctor · · Score: 0, Troll

    I've been wanting to emulate more Windows software, I hate Evolution and FireFox so much; back to Internet Explorer and Outlook Express I go!
    THIS IS SUCH A BIG WIN FOR LINUX!

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  3. Re:Got to suck to be Microsoft sometimes. by Major+Wedgie · · Score: 0, Troll

    I don't understand your statement that WGA is stupid.
    Care to elaborate as to WHY it is stupid?
    Or is this just another rant?

    (I also don't understand how a rant like this is modded 'insightful', but that's just me)

    -Wedgie