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quietman7
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 Posted: Wed Oct 04, 2006 3:10 pm Post subject: Further antipiracy measures for Vista |
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| Quote: | Microsoft will introduce a system for fighting software piracy with its upcoming Windows Vista and Windows Longhorn Server operating systems, the company said today.
Called the Microsoft Software Protection Platform, it's a collection of technologies that aims to do better at detecting pirated versions of Windows, and will also force unauthorised versions of its software into a limited-functionality mode, encouraging users to obtain a legal copy... |
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BuckeyeBasser
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I think it is a great idea. My only concern is whether Microsoft will have provided an expedited processing for complaints that a properly licensed version was crippled in error.
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quietman7
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| Posted: Tue Oct 10, 2006 3:19 pm Post subject: |
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| Quote: | Microsoft has confirmed it is overhauling its anti-piracy technology in Windows Vista to plug a potential software licence hole...Starting with Windows Vista and Windows Server Longhorn, which is expected to be released next year, companies will have to choose one of two options under the SPP program.
The first, primarily for smaller customers, is to be validated via the internet by receiving a Multiple Activation Key from a Microsoft server during installation.
The second option, geared toward larger companies, is to install a Microsoft-developed Key Management Service on an internal server to validate PCs during the installation process and every 180 days thereafter. The KMS application will also encrypt the licence keys and hide them on the server, according to Microsoft... |
http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/news/index.cfm?newsid=7300
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