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A Different Kind of WGA 'Problem'
Ed Bott recently attempted to scout out the problems reported in so many horror stories floating around the net relating to Microsoft's WGA. He did experience problems, however, not the ones that you might expect. He intentionally installed a pirated copy of Windows XP to see how the process worked but was unable to get WGA to recognize his computer as pirated. From the article: "I'm reluctantly running a pirated version of Windows and can't get caught no matter how hard I try. But these same people want us to believe that the WGA software they've developed is nearly foolproof. They claim that all but "a fraction of a percent" of those 60 million people who've been denied access to Microsoft updates and downloads are guilty, guilty, guilty. Right."
I'm reluctantly running a pirated version of Windows and can't get caught no matter how hard I try.
Here you go!
No, I just want to confirm the article. Really.
because none of Microsoft's software products have any flaws...
Haiku for you!
It seems I can't get Canonical's apt program to recognize I'm running a pirated version of ubuntu. It should be obvious, since I even got it as an iso file on the internet for free...
DYWYPI?
To beter help troubleshoot the issue I ask that you please send me an .iso and key. I would like to attempt to help re-create the problem to further assist you troubleshoot.
Thanks,
...except I am running Linux. No matter how hard I try, I can't get those dweebs at Linux Corp. to understand that I never paid for this copy. I keep calling them and asking for a invoice or bill or something. But I guess they don't have a record of my purchase. Go figure. Just lucky I suppose.
I judt got a nre Kinesis keybiartf so please excusr ant egregiou typos.
can I get a link to that Google page with the 5 valid keys, please?
there are 3 kinds of people:
* those who can count
* those who can't
Right... so he intentionally installed a pirated copy. Good work. I think we should hold these genius responsible for breaking the law now. In other news I intentionally stole a car with armored tires and proved the cops couldn't catch me and the spike strip they laid out to stop me couldn't rip my tires... blah blah blah.
Yea, turning in my Uncle was worth the savings though! What a great program.
Isn't it obvious ?
Whoever made out the schedule to have more than 10 people working that day is fired.
Wanna fight ? Bend over, stick your head up your ass, and fight for air.
Uh.. ok 'JFK' should be 'JFC'. I was so mad about the whole thing it made me incoherent.
Right. Remember, 3/2—or 119,990,000/2—is, after all, a fraction.
Just not a proper fraction.
It's probably been suggested before, but what MS should do is what games used to do back in the '80s. When you turn on your computer, it asks you "on page 10 of the manual, what is the 7th word in line 13?"
Espeically since windows has become too complex for a purely software based solution to ever work reliably.
*My main PC is a Fedora Core box. My wife's main PC is a Mac. We share this Windows box, mainly for gaming.
:-D
It's okay, man. You don't have to prove yourself to us.
If Nalgene water bottles are outlawed, only outlaws will have Nalgene water bottles.
From the PR notices: http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/whyVali date.aspx
Confidence and Peace of Mind
Your software is authentic, properly licensed and supported by Microsoft or a trusted partner.
Ongoing Improvements
You will get access to updates, enhancements, and innovations that help you protect and do more with your PC.
Capabilities You Expect
Your system will deliver the features, options, and performance you need to maximize your productivity and enjoyment.
Greatest PR/Marketing campaign ever. Don't you feel the Love?
Enjoy,
It's just the normal noises in here.
the speed of light in reverse.
They just forgot a "!" in the checking code!
A 10MB mandatory patch should clear that one right up.