Apple Files Anti-Piracy Tech Patent Application

Iria · Dec 29, 2007, 12:46 AM

Source: Tech-Ex
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Many accuse Microsoft of copying Apple, but is the reverse now happening? Say it isn't so!

Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA), when it works (and that's the problem; it doesn't always) is an anti-piracy measure that currently disables functions in the OS when a pirated copy is disabled. However, due to false positives, Microsoft has indicated it will pull back somewhat with Windows Vista SP1 and simply nag you to death.

Dec 29, 2007, 12:46 AM	#1
Iria DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 7,275 Rep Power: 87	Apple Files Anti-Piracy Tech Patent Application Source: Tech-Ex __________ Many accuse Microsoft of copying Apple, but is the reverse now happening? Say it isn't so! Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA), when it works (and that's the problem; it doesn't always) is an anti-piracy measure that currently disables functions in the OS when a pirated copy is disabled. However, due to false positives, Microsoft has indicated it will pull back somewhat with Windows Vista SP1 and simply nag you to death.