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Microsoft Sued Over WGA

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the phoning-home dept.

Hope Thelps writes "The Seattle PI is reporting on a lawsuit being brought against Microsoft in response to their WGA spyware. Groklaw is also covering the story. Although there are a lot of similarities to Sony's rootkit, the actual harm done is less concrete. It'll be interesting to see how this turns out."

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  1. Numbers by headkase · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Windows belongs to Microsoft and they are out to make a profit. Financialy making Windows unauthorized use difficult could add a few percent to a pie chart somewhere thereby justifying Windows Genuine Advantage checking.

    So, if you're a pirate you can either deal with all the contractual obligations found in the proprietary world or adapt to a F/OSS world where software such as registration/access checks simply do not have a logical place.

    Also wishing Windows (XP Pro $399CAD here) was not so un-free.

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    Shh.
  2. Doesn't bug me... by Mijion · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    I have a legal version of Windows, I have no fear of Microsoft. It doesn't send any personal information. It just sends your PID to see if is Legal. If You have something to fear, stop using Windows. Run Linux or go buy a Mac, Its your choice.