Windows 7 Leaked To Pirates By Microsoft?

nandemoari writes "The beta version of Windows 7 has been widely distributed through torrents and other file sharing systems. But now some commentators claim Microsoft deliberately allowed the package to get into the hands of pirates. 'I'm not being critical here, as some Microsoft Watch commenters will surely claim. It's rather smart marketing. Microsoft fills a big news void with something bloggers and journalists will write about. The suspense of stealth downloads from torrents and races to post the best screenshots first make the Windows 7 leak buzz all the more exciting. For other people, there is delight in seeing Microsoft squirm because Seven leaked early. Not that I see much squirming going on.'"

Comments

Re:That's no leak

[Anonymous Coward]

Then how come I hear everyone say things like "they're all pink on the inside"? They're talking about watermelons, right?

Re:That's no leak

[jabithew]

I know, I know, don't feed the trolls but...

In conclusion, [if X then evolution is wrong and therefore] The Bible is correct...This is the only way to falsify evolution, and it is amazing (and convenient) that Darwin never encouraged people to attempt to falsify his theory in this manner.

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Firstly, Darwin was very happy for people to try and disprove his theory in any way possible. Unfortunately the genetic theory and chemical know-how necessary to conduct your experiment weren't available in Victorian England. Besides, evolution doesn't propose an increase in traits, but an increase in adaption to a specific environment or ecosystem niche. The virus which gives you the common cold is no 'more' or 'less' evolved than you or me.

Secondly, your argument is built on a flawed premise:
1) Two species don't share a common ancestor
therefore
2) Evolution is false
therefore
3) The Bible is correct

The first step is questionable, but let's fly with it. It's the step from 2->3 that's the problem. Knowledge that the theory of evolution is wrong only tells us that evolution is wrong. Nothing further can be concluded.

To re-phrase your argument into a car analogy
1)I have a photo showing that your car is not red
therefore
2)My theory that your car is red is not true
therefore
3)Your car is green.

As you can see, this final statement is a bit of a logical leap.