Hello all CEans!
Idea for this thread comes from what I saw on microsoft download center. I tried to download internet explorer latest beta and I was prompted to install an active X control. It would check if my windows software is geniune or not.
I seriously think that this is a good initiative by Microsoft. They won't allow downloads from their site to the people who use pirated windows. This made me think of following -
- How is geniune software detected?
- How can one prevent software being copied illegally?
As software piracy is responsible for loss of bullions of dollars, its a serious question. I do not intened to find solid answers to question 2 above, but I think it would be worth discussing on our forum. Who knows, we may find out a way to prevent software piracy
Let us see what CEans have to say about this issue.
Crook