Published at LXer:

I don't begrudge Microsoft the money it makes from Windows. I think people shouldn't pirate software. And I believe that publishers have the right to defend themselves against theft of their wares. But boy, am I irked at the moment at Windows Genuine Advantage, a Microsoft campaign which involves forcing people to prove their copies of Windows are legitimate before they can download utilities and fixes. (A Microsoft Office counterpart, Office Genuine Advantage, was rolled out this week.) [I prefer the GNU/Linux Genuine Advantage program - I never have to worry that my software is "pirated". - dcparris]

Read More...