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Pirating Software? Choose Microsoft! 264

Posted by Zonk on Tuesday March 13, 2007 @09:22AM from the where-do-you-want-to-keycrack-today dept.

An anonymous reader writes "ArsTechnica is running a story regarding comments by Microsoft Business Group President Jeff Raikes, who had a pithy comment on the subject of software piracy. His view is that, should software piracy occur, Microsoft's desire is that the pirated software should be theirs. Potentially, in the future, they could then convert the illegal users from the 'dark side' into legit users who obtain licenses. 'We understand that in the long run the fundamental asset is the installed base of people who are using our products. What you hope to do over time is convert them to licensing the software.' Obviously Microsoft prefers the market to use their software even if it's pirated, rather than the alternative: the use of free software."

Repair Computer, Repurchase OS? 453

Posted by Cliff on Wednesday January 31, 2007 @12:35PM from the doesn't-sound-fair-does-it dept.

An anonymous reader asks: "Recently, I have been bit by a computer repair on an e-Machines computer that involved a system board replacement. Though this was strictly a repair, not an upgrade, neither MS or e-Machines will provide for activation of the system. Why should a user have to purchase another copy of XP after repairing a computer? The system board is listed on the e-Machines website, but costs 4x what an off-the-shelf board with the same chip-set/capabilities costs, and furthermore is not actually available. The e-Machines rep even said repurchasing XP was my only option. This seems to me patently unfair and of questionable legality. Is it possible that there are enough disgruntled consumers bit by this problem to generate a class-action lawsuit?"

Comment Re:What a gloriously stupid assumption... (Score 1) 166

by Jayjr on Monday October 30, 2006 @09:31PM (#16651923) Attached to: Microsoft Banning 360 Firmware Modders?

I always love the "its to protect the originals" line of thinking/excuse. Maybe teach your children to keep their "grubby little fingers" off the 40-80 dollar toys and learn how to treat electronics with care and cleanly. Anyways most publishers will replace a scratched beyond repair disk for $5 +/-.

MMOGChart Update 21 Now Available 89

Posted by Zonk on Friday June 30, 2006 @10:55AM from the downward-slope dept.

SirBruce wrote to mention that the 21st update to MMOGChart.com is now available. From the site: "This version has updated subscriber numbers for several games, most notably World of Warcraft, several of SOE's titles, and the recently launched Auto Assault. I've also expanded the mid-range chart a bit; eventually I'm going to have to implement a dynamic graphing system." The most dramatic information can be seen on the mid-range chart. The cyan, triangled line that represents Everquest made my jaw drop.

Xbox Live More Popular than iTunes? 86

Posted by Zonk on Tuesday March 21, 2006 @07:24PM from the quite-a-boast dept.

Microsoft announced this morning that they'd reached 10 Million downloads with the new Xbox Live service, a download rate even faster than the iTunes Music Store. From the Gamespot article: "The tech giant also revealed that more content for Xbox Live is on the way. The company confirmed that new achievements and automobiles will be available for Project Gotham Racing 3, new multiplayer maps are headed to Perfect Dark Zero, and an online cooperative mode for Kameo: Elements of Power will be ready soon. The company did not say whether said downloads would be free or, as is more likely, come at a price."

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