CibbuanoPirating Windows XP is about to get real irritating
September 2nd 2008 10:33
Unfortunately, as we've learned from the past, but what software companies are doomed to repeat, is that systems like this work fine in theory, but are always subject to problems. Many users were falsely locked out of Vista, which meant that their new computer was now a very expensive brick.
Microsoft sheepishly removed the validation freeze, but kept the check in place. Instead of locking you out, Vista would just harass you.
And now, since XP is selling much better than Vista, they're going to update the same feature into XP Pro.
I can understand Microsoft wanting to eliminate piracy, but, when you think about it, you're paying for them to add a service to check if you're a thief. It's an insulting system, like those 'Don't steal movies!' ads they play before movies.
As TechBlog says:
"While I don't think users of activated, valid copies of XP Pro will care much about this, it could become an issue if WGA malfunctions, as it has in the past. If Microsoft's WGA servers mistakenly report a valid copy as being not genuine, XP Pro users aren't likely to "value" this feature all that much."
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Comment by Anonymous
When I questioned them, they said if it was purchased prior to their new set-ups this could happen. Nothing was provided to help me get my Office 2000 up and running properly.
Now, my Outlook 2003 will not work because they say I have an invalid version of Office 2000.
Go figure!
Now, it will cost over $400 USD, to get another Office edition.
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These validation schemes seem harmless, in theory, but as we've seen over and over, companies are not faultless in running the scheme.
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Anon, you're not the only person I've heard about this happening to. It's appalling.
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Comment by Anonymous
My question is, do publishers attack the buyers of their books in the same manner? Do they lease the use of a book, putting digital codes on them so you can't open them unless you have the proper clearance? No. Software is like a book.
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