Microsoft to Tighten the Genuine Advantage Screws
Microsoft is expanding its anti-piracy program, by building more 'Genuine' checks directly into Windows Vista, and is expanding the program to target not just consumers, but PC makers and system builders.
Microsoft build a set of features and a set of functionality that is only available to genuine Windows customers. Windows Defender, Windows Media Player 11.0, Internet Explorer 7.0, will be available for download for Windows XP customers who are genuine. Future updates to Internet Explorer and Windows Media Player for Windows Vista will require them to be genuine.
Microsoft can lock down Windows Photo Gallery; Windows Media Center; Windows DVD Maker; and games like Texas Hold 'Em Poker that are part of the downloadable Vista Ultimate Extras products and services.
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