Topic: New Windows Genuine Advantage to Roll Out

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December 4th, 2007   Post 1
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New Windows Genuine Advantage to Roll Out
SEATTLE (AP) - Microsoft Corp. is pulling back from a system that disables programs on users' computers if it suspects the software is pirated, opting instead for a gentler approach based on nagging alerts. Microsoft said late Monday it will roll out the new version of Windows Genuine Advantage...
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December 4th, 2007   Post 2
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New Windows Genuine Advantage to Roll Out
SEATTLE (AP) - Microsoft Corp. is pulling back from a system that disables programs on users' computers if it suspects the software is pirated, opting instead for a gentler approach based on nagging alerts. Microsoft said late Monday it will roll out the new version of Windows Genuine Advantage...

Awesome the company who's programs are so buggy and full of security issues that it needs to release patches almost weekly is going to determine what is and isn't pirated on peoples computers.

I see this working out really well.
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