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Originally posted by HotRod@May 7 2004, 10:02 AM
Guess it means if you're smart enough to get it loaded, they won't block you from getting updates.

Excatly the will not block pirated copies of Windows XP SP2 from download updates from windowsupdate.com nor will it autodelete itself.

Why? Well:

"It was a tough choice, but we finally decided that even if someone has pirated copy of Windows, it is more important to keep him safe than it is to be concerned about the revenue issue," he added.

"Having these unsecured users means bigger worm and virus outbreaks - which also impacts the Internet and consequently, our legitimate users as well."

Like his last remark.

"We have and are developing new technologies to combat piracy for our software, but for SP2 we'll make one exception."

lol Yea sure. :P