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forel
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Date:
Thu, 16 Aug 2001 08:48:39 -0400
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Re: [idm] copy protection/WinXP (serious question)
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The Chisa wrote:
quoted 3 lines There was also another article in WSJ about how Windows XP can re-edit> There was also another article in WSJ about how Windows XP can re-edit > websites using something called Smart Tags, which put in extra links > and so forth.
Due to much heat Microsoft got for this, Smart Tags will not be included in the shipped final version.
quoted 4 lines And while we're on the subject, let's take a look at the highly> And while we're on the subject, let's take a look at the highly > controversial "Windows Product Activation" feature, as well: > > http://www.freerepublic.com/forum/a3b44b876263e.htm#10
All I have to say is...Linux. Or Mac OS (but of course you would have to buy a Mac, a large financial drawback). Neither require you to even enter a serial number on install. -- forel elitist fuck --------------------------------------------------------------------- To unsubscribe, e-mail: idm-unsubscribe@hyperreal.org For additional commands, e-mail: idm-help@hyperreal.org