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Microsoft Sued Over WGA
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."
Thing is - why is this so bad? You don't think a company has a RIGHT to defend their product and protect their interests?
Ya know, if no one out there in the world pirated software, I betcha this stuff wouldn't be in...
But hey, guess the obvious is too easy for retards like you to see...bet you run illegal copies of software too.
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 $399CAD here) was not so un-free.
Shh.
I have a legal version of Windows, I have no fear of Microsoft. It doesn't send any personal information. It just sends your PID to see if is Legal. If You have something to fear, stop using Windows. Run Linux or go buy a Mac, Its your choice.
You're a fucking evil and sarcastic shitstick. May plastic baby Jesus ejaculate on your grave!
Perhaps it's the fact that you are a kokgobbling asshole.
BU: Gobble gobble gobble!
AC: That's what I'm saying, you are trying to make sense, but it doesn't work because of the kok stuff down your throat.
BU: GOBBLE GOBBLE GOBBLE!
AC: Okay, whatever, I tried to put my point across but I'm out of here.
I like WGA. It will make it harder for all you hackdot pirates to steal Windows. So much pizzing and moaning. This web site is pathetic.
just go pick up a legit copy and quit complaining how M$ are evil. They are a company interested in making money,not much different than all those other companies you give your money to. Most affected by the WGA have non-genuine copies anyways.
please cry more, its amusing.