What a shame! Anyone that had problems with Microsoft's download site, for whatever reason, Autopatcher provided another way for users to get all Operatin System and Office application updates.
The sticking point here is obviously the fact that by using Autopatcher, users would not have to submit to Microsoft's Windows Genuine Authentication (make sure you have a legit copy) before getting any updates.
Here's the letter and link of the site.
AutoPatcher.com » Microsoft Take Down Notice
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Demand for Immediate Take-Down: Notice of Infringing Activity
URL:
http://www.autopatcher.com/downloads/
CASE #: -----
29 August 2007
Dear Sir or Madam,
Microsoft has received information that the domain listed above, which appears to be on servers under your control, is offering unlicensed copies of, or is engaged in other unauthorized activities relating to copyrighted works published by Microsoft.
1. Identification of copyrighted works:
Copyrighted work(s):
Windows XP Media Center Edition
Windows XP Professional
Windows XP Home Edition
Windows XP Professional x64
Windows 2003 Server Enterprise
Windows Vista Ultimate
Windows 2000 Professional
Office Professional Edition 2003
Office Professional 2007
Office XP Professional
Copyright owner:
Microsoft Corporation
2. Copyright infringing material or activity found at the following location(s):
http://www.autopatcher.com/downloads/
The above computer program(s) is being made available for copying, through downloading, at the above location without authorization of the copyright owner.
3. Statement of authority:
The information in this notice is accurate, and I hereby certify under penalty of perjury that I am authorized to act on behalf of Microsoft, the owner of the copyright(s) in the work(s) identified above. I have a good faith belief that none of the materials or activities listed above have been authorized by Microsoft, its agents, or the law.
We hereby give notice of these activities to you and request that you take expeditious action to remove or disable access to the material described above, and thereby prevent the illegal reproduction and distribution of this software via your company's network.
We appreciate your cooperation in this matter. Please advise us regarding what actions you take.
Yours sincerely,
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Internet Investigator
on behalf of Microsoft Corporation
One Microsoft Way
Redmond, WA 98052
United States of America
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