M$ Targets Non-genuine Os Installations

[Gumballl]

I read this article, about how M$ is affecting certain Chinese PC users, and in my inebriated state, all I could do is laugh!

Why would anybody, other than a cheap b*stard, use a knock-off of an M$ OS on their PCs? THERE IS AN ALTERNATIVE... Linux!

[Gary A]

It was just a matter of time before MS came up with a way to kill the illegal operating systems. I can't say that I blame them. MS didn't have much luck prosecuting the sellers so the most effective way is to target the users.

I would guess that there are already cracks available. Nothing is sacred when it comes to software.

[Phil Conners]

Duh what's new. "Microsoft Windows Genuine Advantage" which is the module doing the "turning off" is a selectable module from Microsoft Update. Just watch what's about to be installed and if its MGA just choose "NO" and "Don't remind me again", end of story...

Storm in a teapot.

[Gravelrash]

Years ago I did a reformat and when trying to reinstall MS Office had lost the CD case (kids) with the codes. I was a registered user so rang MS. They told me tough luck go and but the latest version. I thought, ok, if that's the way it is, fine. I have never purchased another MS product since, and I now have the latest versions of everything working perfectly.

I always paid for legit software, but after getting the finger, wonder how many other legit customers they have lost the same way?