Boeing 787 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 How long until this get's figured out ? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNay Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 There's already a thread about this, it was posted the other day ;) https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=454715&st=0 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446890 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 That has got to the be the funniest thing I have read all month. Use that little Calculator application on your Mac and show me some figures because you must have a very "unique" Calculator to come up with that little statistic. I dunno where he got 1/6th from but OS X is ?89, and XP Pro is ?240. I use Pro instead of Home since OS X has all the features Pro does. But this discussion isn't really about OS X vs Windows is it. It's about Microsoft protecting themselves from pirates. I personally know a few people who are system builders and install pirate copies on machines when requested I think this will stop them from doing so, I'm all for it. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446902 Share on other sites More sharing options...
phunny_pharmer Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 ahhh! iwillnever log back onto the internet! haha j/k :p it does'nt really matter ot me =) but iidunno i'm sorta iffy on the idea becuase i have a feeling somoenes going to crack this and it will be such a waste of resources for microsoft =( Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446914 Share on other sites More sharing options...
none_needed Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 How suck... why dont MS just lock pirated copies out rather than teasing them with popups and "no aero glass" for pirated vista? :laugh: http://www.aviransplace.com/index.php/arch...the-next-level/ Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446922 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremy1 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 i'm sorta iffy on the idea becuase i have a feeling somoenes going to crack this and it will be such a waste of resources for microsoft =( You didn't take the resources Microsoft used to produce Windows into account when you pirated it in the first place, so why do you care now? Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446924 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TokyoKiller Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 LOL I disabled my automatic updates, Oh and I am sure people will start either making ripped copies of Microsoft's updates for pirated copies or will crack the WGA system, again. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neostyle Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 people with such a screen can't afford a genuine wincopy ? why is there an asian looking girl in front of the screen ? oh microsoft , microsoft ...... :no: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446946 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vice Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 How suck... why dont MS just lock pirated copies out rather than teasing them with popups and "no aero glass" for pirated vista? :laugh: http://www.aviransplace.com/index.php/arch...the-next-level/ Because then there market share would plummet. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446948 Share on other sites More sharing options...
webeagle12 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 he feature will be added to the operating system by Microsoft Corp from tomorrow and cannot be erased. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446954 Share on other sites More sharing options...
none_needed Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Because then there market share would plummet. LMAO :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446964 Share on other sites More sharing options...
b0m8er Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 LOL!!! :laugh: That firewall picture is hillarious :rofl: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
neostyle Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 :laugh: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
none_needed Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 people with such a screen can't afford a genuine wincopy ? why is there an asian looking girl in front of the screen ? oh microsoft , microsoft ...... :no: thats the demo to the press on how it works done by microsoft malaysia here in msc cyberjaya under test environment. its the same picture published by one of the local newspaper here last friday. the tool will be on rampage starting tomorrow morning. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446972 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pharos Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO! just kidding :rofl: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446979 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jexel Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 at least I know i'm safe :) too bad most of my friends won't *shakes head* It doesn't really matter for them anyway, since most have automatic updates turned off. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446984 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smigit Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Thats really bad for your eyes sitting that close. The silly pirate girl will get popups and sore eyes now. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587446994 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Laughing Man Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 I give it about a month until its cracked Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587447000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krpano Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Objective updated: GET THAT PIRATE AND STEAL THE GOLD So true. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587447015 Share on other sites More sharing options...
osirisX Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 To his defence, he did later on say in this thread that he did get it wrong. Just hyperbole I guess. Emphasising that it is cheaper. As to WGA, I use a legal copy so I really don't care. I also don't feel like I'm being treated like a criminal. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587447017 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lieb39 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Yes because clicking "Activate Windows" with your mouse is too damn hard. Get over your stupid mac already. Nobody cares. Macs are way overrated. Once Vista comes out the Mac will be behind in features. There are going to be Direct 3D 10 games at E3 and there are going to be all kinds of applications opening up with .NET and Windows Presentation Foundation to be even caring about the Mac. Apple should start getting ready to make windows apps.... oh wait they already do! Mac will be behind in features eh? I challenge you to look at current Tiger setup with finder and such, and look at Vista's new explorer design. There's a video out there that's from a vista presentation, that someone did nearly all the action on a Tiger install. Basically, Microsoft seems to be copying Apple at the moment. Nice job on the Games, I'll be the first to admit that generally, at present (Who knows for the future) Macs aren't gaming machines. I have no problems with that, a console is for playing games, my workstation is for working on various things. Can't speak for the .NET and such things, as I aren't really familiar with them. Apple making Windows applications eh? Maybe you should read what Boot camp is before you start making uneducated comments like that. I'm no blind Apple fan boy, I've been using Windows machines from day one, but Apple got me half a year ago when my friend challenged me to actually try using a Apple. I was blown away. I suggest you actually try using an Apple before you decide to bash it. Oh, and I still use Windows servers and such. They're fun to setup, mess around with, but when I just want to work, or relax I use my Powerbook. No complications, no issues like a Windows machine. //WOW.. Off topic. Sorry! -lieb39 Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587447075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMDMEFX-55 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 All I haft to say is I love pc's I don't really like mac's. As you can see everything to servers to laptops I own are windows based. I also must say Mac's and the Ipod are way too overrated. I owned a Mac and Ipod it was cool but thats about all it was is cool. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587447105 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Sheldon Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 It isn't as simple as that. I have a full retail version which I periodically reinstall on the SAME laptop (and no other machine). The last time I did, however, I had to ring them. (I couldn't figure out what had changed as NOTHING had changed with my laptop, so I was furious.) There wasn't a problem validating or anything, but the bother of it is annoying and insulting - even the suggestion that I'm not legimate is an insult. I am definitely moving to Linux on my next laptop - full stop. I've been making preparations for a while (switching to Open Office, etc.) to get me and my data ready. The fact is, no one NEEDS Microsoft to run a computer. Why don't you just ghost your initial install? :wacko: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587447126 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyberfox2004 Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 people with such a screen can't afford a genuine wincopy ? sure they can , this is test drive in malaysia why is there an asian looking girl in front of the screen ? what is wrong ? can I ask,are you Racsism ? are you expected any white sexy girl oh microsoft , microsoft ...... :no: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587447192 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ANova Posted April 25, 2006 Share Posted April 25, 2006 Doesn't matter, they're efforts are useless. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/454715-microsoft-is-taking-wga-to-the-next-level/page/5/#findComment-587447290 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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