Subject: From: Date:

RE: [ecs] xp pro upgrade question Kevin Keane Sat, 05 Aug 2006 13:15:28 -0700

---

It doesn't really matter if you "feel" like a pirate. You can't use the
same product key on two different computers (unless you have a volume
license agreement, and got a volume license key from Microsoft).

According to some rumors - this is not confirmed - , Microsoft is
building a "kill switch" into XP. If you don't install their Genuine
Advantage tool, XP will simply stop working in September. This is
extremely controversial; it seems that there are quite a few false
positives - systems that are legal, but "Genuine Advantage" reports that
they aren't.

Bottom line: don't do it.

In all honesty, I can't completely blame Microsoft. Since I started
consulting, I was blown away by how many of my calls I'm getting about
"please fix my system; I didn't realize that my dealer sold me a pirated
copy of Windows". I've seen some of the pirated versions of Windows.
They look very good, very authentic, unless you look closely. These are
serious criminal operations, and I can't fault Microsoft for shutting
them down.

On Thu, 2006-08-03 at 18:48 -0400, Mark Gilmore wrote:
> true.
> but given the numerous days that i have lost trying to diagnose this 
> new dell pc (which i have finally given up on),
> i don't really feel like a "pirate"
> 
> At 06:29 PM 8/3/2006, you wrote:
> 
> >I wouldn't want one of my clients running 2 buildings with one ECS License.
> >
> >When MS closes the fence, all non authorized systems will just crash.
> >
> >I think it's a well laid plan to shake off pirates.
> >
> >Mike
> >
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: Bruce Prager [mailto:bprager@att.net]
> >Sent: Thursday, August 03, 2006 5:43 PM
> >To: ecs@netbloc.com
> >Subject: Re: [ecs] xp pro upgrade question
> >
> >MS is in "volunteer" mode right now, but has announced that it will be
> >mandatory or all updates will cease.  If you can run without ANY updates
> >at all, you might get around that issue.  But as I found out, if it
> >detects an "invalid" install, sooner or later you will get contacted
> >about it and "offered" the ability to make it legal.
> >
> >My two cents - not worth the $149 it takes to get a license.
> >
> >All my servers and PC's have been upgraded to valid licenses.
> >
> >Dario Greggio wrote:
> >
> > > Mark Gilmore wrote:
> > >
> > >> will the XP not run without said key update ?
> > >
> > >
> > > it will run "as is", with probable stop after 30 days, and no update
> > > allowed on one of the two.
> > >
> >
> >
> >--
> >No virus found in this outgoing message.
> >Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
> >Version: 7.1.405 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/406 - Release Date: 8/2/2006
> >
> >
> >
> >--
> >No virus found in this incoming message.
> >Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/406 - Release Date: 8/2/2006
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >--
> >No virus found in this incoming message.
> >Checked by AVG Free Edition.
> >Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/406 - Release Date: 8/2/2006
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >--
> >No virus found in this incoming message.
> >Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
> >Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/406 - Release Date: 8/2/2006
> 
> Mark Gilmore
> http://OmnipotenceSoftware.com 
> 
> 
> -- 
> No virus found in this outgoing message.
> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
> Version: 7.1.394 / Virus Database: 268.10.5/406 - Release Date: 8/2/2006
> 
> 
> 

-- 
This e-mail and attachments, if any, may contain confidential and/or
proprietary information. Please be advised that the unauthorized use
or disclosure of the information is strictly prohibited. The information
herein is intended only for use by the intended recipient(s) named
above. If you have received this transmission in error, please notify
the sender immediately and permanently delete the e-mail and any
copies, printouts or attachments thereof.

---