Re: Requesting some leniency on your piracy protection program ple
- From: Soard666 <Soard666@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 15 Oct 2007 11:17:02 -0700
Well sir… I guess I need to learn more about Windows pirate protection and
how it works… If I can install the OS (original) on the same computer as much
as I want, than that is a big relief! But the thing that still annoys me, is
that my upgrade range is limited… if I go too far with my upgrades the system
would lock up! But I certainly find it absolutely fair to buy a new copy of
Windows for every computer, that is why I suggested the activation keys,
which could be purchased. I did not know about the differences between OEM
and retail! Thank you very much for the tip!
I never honestly tried Linux, I’d like to try it one day, but I do love
Windows, and I’m used to it… besides… some games do not run on Linux! ;-) And
that would severely burst my bubble!
"Leythos" wrote:
In article <0088D8F5-2AFD-46FC-87A7-891D9228714B@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>,.
Soard666@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx says...
Dear Microsoft?
Thanks for your hard work on all those fantastic OS?s you?ve been
providing throughout so many years; especially Windows XP which, according to
my unprofessional experience, is one of the best OS?s to ever come out from
Microsoft!
I mostly like to focus on your fight against piracy? I understand, agree
and encourage what you?re trying to do to stop illegal copies from being able
to spread in to the market. However, I do find some of your tactics for
carrying out your mission, a bit too strict! Please let me explain why?
I have 7 computers at home, I?m not running a business off them, just a
computer enthusiast with a private home network, which I use for my own
personal convenience. And I have to admit, that I only have one genuine copy
of Windows XP (S2), and another pirate copy of Windows XP (S2). The good
thing about the genuine software is that I have your full gracious support
for it, and that is great! But that is the only good thing I get from the
genuine copy! The things I do not get, is not being able to install the same
CD on my other 6 computers, not being able to reinstall the same software on
the same computer several times, (Since I?m always formatting due to testing,
viruses, spy ware and add ware, changing hardware, and having multiple
removable discs on the same computers). With a genuine copy, I basically have
my hands tied behind my back most of the time! I have to be very careful with
my computer not to get it infected with anything, and/or paying very good
attention to what I install and uninstall on it, worried how many hardware
changes I could make before my OS locks up, not being able to install it on
other computers? basically? taking as much precautions and care for my OS, so
I would not corrupt it and have to format, cause I know I would not be able
to get it back easily, as well as not being able to use it except once!
Please forgive me for thinking so, but this really sucks! I much prefer to
use my pirated copy, where I could install and reinstall countless times, as
well as install the OS on all my 7 computers!
My suggestion, is if you could please provide some leniency on how your
pirate protection protocols are carried out. I read some of the details on
how it works? for example, I clearly remember that the system scans the whole
computer, reports several hardware codes, and sends them back to Microsoft,
making every computer unique, so it could send back an unlock code. I believe
that is too much! It means that our upgrade range is quite limited; we are
not free to do whatever we want to our personal computers! I mean, what is
the crime if I decide to change a CPU and motherboard every two weeks? Is it
illegal? What If I like to build a new system every month and keep it in my
home? Personally, whenever I build a new system, I do not throw away the old
system! I join it to my network! Is that illegal? If not, how am I supposed
to run my other computers without an OS? What if I do not want some of my
computers to be connected to the Internet? I also would not be able to
validate and activate the system! Can you possibly use less hardware to
identify individual computers? Like maybe some hardware in a computer that
are most unlikely to be changed? Such as the motherboard? I?m sure you can
come up with several better ideas on how to protect your software, as well as
providing better services from your OS?s?
How about if you could sell validation keys that could be reusable on the
same computer countless times? For example, I have one genuine copy and 7
computers, so I would have to buy 6 validation keys form you, provided that
each of the keys work on only one computer, and can be reinstalled several
times on that very same computer. The system identifies the motherboard?s
onboard information only, which would provide the user with virtually
unlimited hardware changes and upgrade possibilities.
I really hope that, as you are doing a wonderful job in developing all
your fantastic software, you?d also develop a fantastic, lenient and
efficient piracy protection program. Cause honestly at this point, I?m forced
to use the pirated copy, and though in this country it is not illegal, I
actually prefer to use originals all the time, it?s a question of moral? I
can?t stand any one using something developed by some one else; without
his/her permission and gratitude (in the form of the payment the owner
deserves for his/her hard work)!
LOL
Lets see, you bought OEM and you want to install it on many computers
for your own personal use?
You want MS to make a patch/method for people that don't want to
purchase proper licenses for the number of installs they have, yet still
be able to detect the difference between what you want to do and the
other people that pirate Windows....
Fact is that if you buy a computer without an OS, that's your fault and
failing and does not absove you from being a pirate if you install the
old OS on ANOTHER computer while leaving it installed on any other
computer....
If you want to change motherboards every two weeks, you are the type
that should purchase a RETAIL version or a Open License version instead
of an OEM version.
Now, if you don't want to PAY for an O/S, install Linux.
--
Leythos
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