IF you use a pirated Windows Operating System and download new updates and drivers from the Microsoft download centre, you may be in for a surprise from July 26.
In a global initiative aimed at nudging users to shift to genuine Windows software, Microsoft will kick off its Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program from July 26.
Under this, users of pirated Windows XP and 2000 Operating System who want to download new updates and drivers will have to go for a Legalisation SKU priced Rs 4,000-4,500 for Windows XP Home, and less than Rs 6,500 for Windows XP Professional.
Reading this makes me wondering if first getting a illegal copy, then claiming for a legit copy would be cheaper. Well at least you can still download critical updates, but what doesn't that mean to things like Autopatcher, who also give u all the extras without going to the MS Download website :-s
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In a global initiative aimed at nudging users to shift to genuine Windows software, Microsoft will kick off its Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program from July 26.
Under this, users of pirated Windows XP and 2000 Operating System who want to download new updates and drivers will have to go for a Legalisation SKU priced Rs 4,000-4,500 for Windows XP Home, and less than Rs 6,500 for Windows XP Professional.
Reading this makes me wondering if first getting a illegal copy, then claiming for a legit copy would be cheaper. Well at least you can still download critical updates, but what doesn't that mean to things like Autopatcher, who also give u all the extras without going to the MS Download website :-s
visit thehindubusinessline.com .
