Problems arise with Vista’s activation system, Another reason not to get Vista
Andrew
  Posted: Jul 28 2007, 03:56 PM


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Last month I began hearing rumblings of problems with the product activation system in Windows Vista. Last week I got to see the problem firsthand. The bottom line? The simple act of updating some hardware drivers – without making any changes to the hardware itself – can result in the Software Protection Platform code in Windows Vista deciding that the system requires reactivation. And a simple Internet activation won’t do; you’ll need to call Microsoft’s activation hotline, enter your product ID over the phone, and then type in the 48–digit code the operator reads back to you.

Gimme a freakin break! thumbsdown.gif
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Posted: Jul 28 2007, 09:54 PM


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Not exactly the positive PR Microsoft needs right now.

IMO- they're getting exactly what they deserve. Their 'big brother' modus operandi is the primary impetus for people to consider OSS.
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Posted: Jul 28 2007, 10:19 PM


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This activation/DRM maddness that's going on right now will not last. I just don't believe you can run a business this way.
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Posted: Jul 28 2007, 11:05 PM


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Sssshh. Don't tell the folks in Redmond that.... wink.gif
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Ducc
Posted: Jul 29 2007, 11:04 AM


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No kidding. My Linux PC at work is kicking ass for me. I'm tempted to try using Linux on the desktop at home again.
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Posted: Jul 29 2007, 02:38 PM


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Dan
Posted: Jul 29 2007, 04:26 PM


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Ah Vista user posted image I thought it was supposed to be so much better?
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Posted: Jul 30 2007, 05:08 AM


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Heh- than what? XP? 2K? It probably will be- eventually. The evolution of the WOS is still moving forward, albeit despite some detours and a couple snags here and there...
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