KingFish
27 Jan 2005, 3:55am
Microsoft announced that it will broaden its anti-piracy effort by limiting access to most software updates to users who authenticate their Windows software.
Microsoft has come with an array of ideas to find an effective tool to make software-piracy of its products more difficult and less attractive for users. But the success of efforts such as holographic disc media, and mandatory software activation has not only been limited, but often created controversy outside the US.
As it turns out, the solution to this problem could be less complicated: Microsoft will leverage its download content and access to updates for its software, such as additional content, patches and security fixes, to make purchasing its software more attractive: A pilot program was launched in September of last year, that encouraged users to type in the serial number of their operating system, before they were able to download additional content such as the firm's recently announced anti-spyware.
Source: Tom's Hardware Guide (http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews/20050126_122958.html)
Microsoft has come with an array of ideas to find an effective tool to make software-piracy of its products more difficult and less attractive for users. But the success of efforts such as holographic disc media, and mandatory software activation has not only been limited, but often created controversy outside the US.
As it turns out, the solution to this problem could be less complicated: Microsoft will leverage its download content and access to updates for its software, such as additional content, patches and security fixes, to make purchasing its software more attractive: A pilot program was launched in September of last year, that encouraged users to type in the serial number of their operating system, before they were able to download additional content such as the firm's recently announced anti-spyware.
Source: Tom's Hardware Guide (http://www.tomshardware.com/hardnews/20050126_122958.html)