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Windows 7 Leaked To Pirates By Microsoft?

Posted by ScuttleMonkey on from the viral-marketing-usually-comes-back-to-bite-you dept.

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.'"

8 of 236 comments (clear)

  1. Re:That's no leak by clone53421 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Actually, the interior of a watermelon is very nearly black until it's cut open. Light has that strange effect, you know.

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  2. Re:I guess thats one way to get Beta Testers by larry+bagina · · Score: 5, Funny

    Good idea! Reset the clock to Decemeber 31st and see if it zunes.

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  3. Leaked videos! by G3ckoG33k · · Score: 5, Funny

    Here is a link to leaked videos of the KDE 4.2 beta!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg0ma-qKHrM

    There are numerous of those on that site, Youtube.

  4. Re:I guess thats one way to get Beta Testers by PrescriptionWarning · · Score: 5, Interesting

    I think drivers were only one piece of the problem, and a fairly small piece at that. The generally viewed performance and requirements are what really caused Vista to tank in the eyes of consumers. Good as it may be for some, not everyone has a new computer or a desire to buy a new one. Couple that with bad performance on budget laptops and there's your whole case right there.

  5. It should by posted under "Threats for '09" by hwyhobo · · Score: 5, Funny

    Windows 7 has been widely distributed through torrents

    Does that qualify as a distributed virus attack?

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  6. Re:Buzz?!?!? by Mystra_x64 · · Score: 5, Funny

    Perversions make this life fun :)

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  7. Re:tag: hypocrisy? by morcego · · Score: 5, Funny

    That said, I think a real, official open beta would be a very interesting move.

    Isn't that what is happening with Vista right now ?

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  8. I'll take you on... by nitsnipe · · Score: 5, Informative

    I appreciate your rappin',
    Dat win dose's still crapin',
    N' all the bloggers yappin',
    Then watchin' pr0n n' fappin'.

    Looks like Microsoft has grown a pair,
    Taken on to torrents outa despair,
    Thus the new OS' come to be,
    The great Windows 7 conspiracy.
    Some say 't looks similar to KDE,
    N' other things based on BSD.

    But I really dun give a shiz,
    'Bout Aero, Aqua OR Compiz.
    Just wanna have all my apps,
    Run smooth as ass on x86.

    peace