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Microsoft gambles in piracy battle

Publication:Seattle Post-IntelligencerDate:Oct 09 2006
Reporter:Todd Bishop

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You might think Kevin Carmony, the leader of a company trying to challenge Microsoft Windows, would be dreading the new version, with all its advanced features.

But the chief executive of software vendor Linspire says he's eager for Windows Vista's debut -- especially after what happened last week.

That's when Microsoft announced a new plan to crack down on software piracy, starting with Windows Vista, by severely limiting the functionality of copies that don't pass online checks to determine whether they were properly purchased.


 

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SubjectPosted byDate
Goodbye Microsoft Upgrades Foreverlastangelman 9 Oct, 09:17
So Long Vista, Hello LinuxSparhawk 9 Oct, 13:50
*looks at other posters with curiousity*KnuxT15 9 Oct, 16:01
Re: *looks at other posters with curiousity*Sparhawk 9 Oct, 17:37

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