p2pnet - rss feed: Microsoft XP counterfeit deal
p2pnet.net News:- Microsoft says if you’re in Britain and you’re a little doubtful about the legitimacy of your XP software, it’ll not only be glad to help you decide if it’s a counterfeit or not, but will also replace it for free - subject to certain terms and conditions.
“This is a great opportunity for users to confirm the authenticity of Windows XP software whilst helping gather vital information about illegal traders,” TechNewsWorld quotes Alex Hilton, Microsoft licence compliance manager as saying, going on:
The XP Counterfeit Project marks the latest in a series of moves by Microsoft to target software pirates.”
Then comes the Killer Punch Line:
“The scheme will allow it to collate intelligence quickly, according to the firm, and help it to ‘act decisively’ against illegal traders and other systematic abusers.”
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See:-
great opportunity - Microsoft Gets Tough with XP Pirates, TechNewsWorld, November 24, 2004
November 25th, 2004 at 1:59 am
So my burned CD-R copy of WinXP hand-written with the serial number that starts FCKGW- will probably not get me a licensed copy when I turn it in?
Actually, I already have several “legal” copies of Windows that I never even use. I was never keen on the idea of product activation - having to phone in for company permission to re-activate the software after every time I swap hardware around.
No thanks. I ditched the legal copy and downloaded myself a corporate “Devil’s Own” version that allows me the full freedom to do whatever I want to any of my computers. I hate software that comes with chains attached.
I also used to be a big Norton fan, but I have not bought any more copies of Systemworks since Norton started that stupid product activation.
I just wish I could boycott M$ too.
November 25th, 2004 at 8:27 am
the only legit versions of windows i ever “owned” was 3.1 !! never had a legit version and couldnt care less what ms thinks so screw em! none of my friends have legit versions - is there any twat out there with a legit version of xp corp???
November 25th, 2004 at 4:22 pm
If the brought the ridiculous prices down, then maybe…;.)
November 28th, 2004 at 5:50 pm
bill gates has a personal fortune estimated to be over 5 billion, ms has over 20 billion so bollocks to giving them any more the greedy bastards!
December 2nd, 2004 at 12:50 pm
I know exactly what you mean … I was really looking forward to HalfLife2, after being a big fan of the original … that was until I found out that they have activation on the new version.
Now for the real shocker … they use this thing called steam … which is basically like a “passport/activation” for your games … now some people (yeah there’s all the stories about “it wasn’t me it was my mate” etc) tried a dodgy key realease (apparently from valve/steam themselves) then, anyone who used this had their steam account disabled!!!
So all of the games that they have purchased legitimately and were using this steam activation for them they have been wiped out!! What right do they have to, in my view, steal what people have legitimately paid for.
I will definetly NOT be giving this company any more of my money ever, and tbh I don’t even think I’m gonna try HL2 as I don’t want to be any part of that community, unless they kill this draconian measure!!