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DBlack · September 14th, 2007, 02:32 AM

Most of those files are part of the Windows Genuine validation routine; Microsoft has been secretly developing the WGA functionality for years now and and instrumental part of that is being able to use our machines as test beds.

What's really messed up about it is that they use their monopolistic powers to get away with things they never would if a viable alternative existed. Last time I checked, Nissan dealership mechanics aren't allowed to come to my house and service my vehicle without my permission. Chemlawn can just decide to treat my yard without my consent.

This unethical practice is just yet another example of Microsoft abuse of the home user and the U.S. Government needs to wake up.

September 14th, 2007, 02:32 AM	#2 (permalink)
DBlack Founder DBlack is offline Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 7,569 Thanks: 330 Thanked 1,333 Times in 718 Posts Rep Power: 193 Credits: 378,006	Most of those files are part of the Windows Genuine validation routine; Microsoft has been secretly developing the WGA functionality for years now and and instrumental part of that is being able to use our machines as test beds. What's really messed up about it is that they use their monopolistic powers to get away with things they never would if a viable alternative existed. Last time I checked, Nissan dealership mechanics aren't allowed to come to my house and service my vehicle without my permission. Chemlawn can just decide to treat my yard without my consent. This unethical practice is just yet another example of Microsoft abuse of the home user and the U.S. Government needs to wake up. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.