File Swappers Warned to Avoid Windows Source Code

Zardon · Feb 19, 2004, 02:25 PM

Peer-to-peer (P2P) file swappers have fallen under the radar of Microsoft. A statement released on the company's Web site indicates the race is on between Redmond and hackers who are illegally distributing its intellectual property. Ever since some of the source code for Windows NT 4 and Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 hit the Web, a frenzy of downloading has ensued to snatch up Microsoft's crown jewels.

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Feb 19, 2004, 02:25 PM	#1
Zardon DriverHeaven Founder Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 32,480 Rep Power: 179	File Swappers Warned to Avoid Windows Source Code Peer-to-peer (P2P) file swappers have fallen under the radar of Microsoft. A statement released on the company's Web site indicates the race is on between Redmond and hackers who are illegally distributing its intellectual property. Ever since some of the source code for Windows NT 4 and Windows 2000 Service Pack 1 hit the Web, a frenzy of downloading has ensued to snatch up Microsoft's crown jewels. Betanews