Free Windows XP For Pirates
There is a great story on ZDNet.com about how Microsoft is offering free copies of Windows XP to anybody who has a machine running a pirated copy of the OS.
The scheme is pretty simple first you have to sign up for Microsoft's Genuine Advantage Program and then let the folks from Redmond, Washington check to see if your OS is legit or not.
If your copy of XP is pirated, Microsoft will send you a free copy with a new serial key just for being honest.
Of course there is a catch, you must also fill out a witness statement and tell Microsoft what store you bought the computer from, and provide a copy of the bill of sale so Bill can go after the manufacturer.
Thus far about 80,000 people have taken part in the program.
You can read the full story here.
The scheme is pretty simple first you have to sign up for Microsoft's Genuine Advantage Program and then let the folks from Redmond, Washington check to see if your OS is legit or not.
If your copy of XP is pirated, Microsoft will send you a free copy with a new serial key just for being honest.
Of course there is a catch, you must also fill out a witness statement and tell Microsoft what store you bought the computer from, and provide a copy of the bill of sale so Bill can go after the manufacturer.
Thus far about 80,000 people have taken part in the program.
You can read the full story here.
posted by James Mason at 11:24 PM
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