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Bypass found for Windows piracy check
May 23, 2005
Using a tool from Microsoft, it is possible to get around the company's piracy test, a researcher says.
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Vista won't show fancy side to pirates
April 13, 2006
Aero graphics require higher-end version of Vista, plus system meeting arcane requirements.
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Another way past Windows antipiracy found
August 6, 2005
Yet another way emerges to bypass Microsoft's validation tool meant to stop people with the pirated OS from getting downloads.
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Napster wildfire spreads beyond music
May 15, 2000
As the Net overcomes today's size and speed barriers, Napster-like technologies could be used to trade everything from full-length movies to entire computer operating systems--basically, anything d...
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Microsoft tries to stop Vista piracy monster
December 14, 2006
The software maker releases an update to the operating system designed to thwart a workaround dubbed "frankenbuild."
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It's Windows vs. Windows as Microsoft battles piracy
February 3, 2005
In effort to up sales of Windows, firm has sights set on nearest rival: Not Linux, not the Mac--Windows itself.
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Microsoft makes copying Vista a monster task
March 30, 2007
From the box to the code, Redmond is clamping down, forcing pirates to go to greater lengths to create "Frankenbuilds" that can evade detection. Photo: Staying ahead of pirates
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U.S. calls for more antipiracy action from China
April 12, 2006
Government officials applaud China's PC and optical disc factory crackdown but say more action is needed.
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Piracy-check mandatory for Windows add-ons
July 26, 2005
From now on, customers looking to get the latest add-ons to Windows will have to verify that their copy of the operating system is legit.
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Microsoft to lock pirates out of Vista PCs
October 4, 2006
Antipiracy tech to shut people out of their PCs if the OS isn't activated soon after installation.
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Torvalds talks like a pirate
September 21, 2006
Aaaar! Linux leader uses salty sea-dog language to introduce 2.6.18 update to the kernel of the open-source OS.
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Vista Views: Putting PCs on hold over piracy
October 6, 2006
Readers pitch on whether Microsoft is doing the right thing in using lockouts to enforce its antipiracy measures.
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In Asia, Microsoft sees slow start for budget XP
March 17, 2005
The product draws a tepid response in Thailand, Malasysia and Indonesia. Piracy, however, seems to be maintaining its allure.
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Week in review: Patches and pirates
January 28, 2005
Microsoft is fed up with Windows pirates and is laying down the law--no more patches for illegitimate copies.
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