*Source: Tech-Ex (
http://technologyexpert.blogspot.com...-patent.html)*
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Many accuse Microsoft of copying Apple, but is the reverse now happening? Say it isn't so!
Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA), when it works (
http://technologyexpert.blogspot.com...man-error.html) (and that's the problem; it doesn't always) is an anti-piracy measure that currently disables functions in the OS when a pirated copy is disabled. However, due to false positives, Microsoft has indicated it will pull back somewhat with Windows Vista SP1 and simply nag you to death.
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