The Chinese software theives are mad at MS...

amm0bob · 10-22-2008, 03:52 PM

It appears they are having difficulties with the pirated software they sell...

Tooooooo bad.

Chinese angry over Microsoft anti-piracy tool - Tech and gadgets - MSNBC.com

Quote:

BEIJING - Chinese Internet users have expressed fury at Microsoft's launch of an anti-piracy tool targeting Chinese computer users to ensure they buy genuine software.

The "Windows Genuine Advantage" program, which turns the user's screen black if the installed software fails a validation test, is Microsoft's latest weapon in its war on piracy in China, where the vast majority of 200 million computer users are believed to be using counterfeit software, unwittingly or not.

effwitt · 10-22-2008, 06:32 PM

I read it at: Chinese surfers see red over Microsoft black-outs (Reuters) by Reuters: Yahoo! Tech

It reminded me of the people mad as hell because they were being sued by the RIAA for "sharing" music using peer-to-peer technology: I STOLE THIS MUSIC / SOFTWARE FAIR AND SQUARE AND YOU HAVE NO RIGHT TO BOTHER ME ABOUT IT!

Presto · 10-22-2008, 06:48 PM

Anti-piracy stuff is a mere inconvenience. It probably won't take long to crack, I'm sure.

rigormortis · 10-22-2008, 07:08 PM

why bother pirating Microsoft software ??? or paying for retail boxes ??

they make you take a course now.. but for $300 a year you can tell Microsoft that you are a consultant, and you can sign up for the Microsoft action pack, and get all the Microsoft licenses you will ever need!! 10 vista business and 10 Microsoft office licenses alone. and server!, maps, you practically get a 20 lb box full of all the Microsoft business software you will ever need, plus quarterly updates..

if you do not renew annually your supposed to destroy the cds, but thats another topic, heh

**Tideland Prius** · 10-22-2008, 07:21 PM

lol... pissed that they can't use a fake windows.. funny.

KK6PD · 10-23-2008, 09:10 AM

SCLEW THEM!!!
I HAVE TO PAY
SO SHOULD THEY.

73 de Pat KK6PD

PS Stop making products that are killing our pets, kids, and just screwing up the planet!!

WALMART you should be ashamed, your the primary conduit for that CHEAP CHINESE CRAP!!!

qbee42 · 10-23-2008, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by KK6PD

SCLEW THEM!!!
I HAVE TO PAY
SO SHOULD THEY.

73 de Pat KK6PD

PS Stop making products that are killing our pets, kids, and just screwing up the planet!!

WALMART you should be ashamed, your the primary conduit for that CHEAP CHINESE CRAP!!!

So how do you really feel about it?

Tom

dogfriend · 10-23-2008, 10:53 AM

If they really wanted to get even with the Chinese, they would let them use Windows.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 10-23-2008, 01:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dogfriend

If they really wanted to get even with the Chinese, they would let them use Windows.

I think that completely blacking the screen is not the proper approach. If they can make such a clear determination that the software is fake,they can be much more creative than that.

I say the printers should not work. Or the internet connection should time out at random intervals. Lock out the ability to install any new software.

In other words: quod quem deus vult perdere, dementat prius

KK6PD · 10-23-2008, 01:29 PM

Even better, upon Windows shut down, FORMAT C:/ return, NO ARE YOU SURE message, it just does it!!!!!!!

So Solly Chalie!!!

73 de Pat KK6PD

10-22-2008, 06:32 PM	#2
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