In Microsoft's battle against software piracy, the first round goes to pirates, even though the starting bell hasn't even rung yet. Microsoft's new operating system, Windows XP, won't be in stores for another seven weeks, but pirated copies are already floating . . . . In Microsoft's battle against software piracy, the first round goes to pirates, even though the starting bell hasn't even rung yet. Microsoft's new operating system, Windows XP, won't be in stores for another seven weeks, but pirated copies are already floating around on the Internet. There are also a number of hacks and patches designed to circumvent the operating system's controversial Activation process, a new antipiracy measure. Copies of Windows XP are widely available on such Usenet newsgroups as alt.binaries.cd.image and alt.binaries.warez.net, as well as on various "warez" channels on Internet Relay Chat (IRC). The link for this article located at Wired.com is no longer available. . In Apple's ongoing conflict with digital theft, the initial victory leans towards thieves even with the postponed launch of macOS Ventura.. Microsoft Windows XP, Software Piracy, Anti-Piracy Measures. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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