Microsoft Gives Away XP to people with pirated copies…
…but only in the U.K. From Microsoft’s Software Piracy page:
In response to the discovery of high quality counterfeit versions of Windows XP in the UK, Microsoft Ltd in the UK has launched its Windows XP Counterfeit Project.
Anyone who is unsure of the legitimacy of their Windows XP software may submit their product to Microsoft Ltd for analysis. Software that is found to be counterfeit will be replaced according to the terms and conditions of the offer.
The Windows XP Counterfeit Project will run until 31 December 2004 and is the latest initiative from Microsoft Ltd to target the illegal software market. The project will allow Microsoft Ltd to collate intelligence quickly and work with the authorities to act decisively against illegal traders.
IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS AS STATED BELOW, THIS OFFER IS OPEN TO UK RESIDENTS ONLY.
That’s pretty nice of them, huh?
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I would be wary of this… Sounds to me like they are trying to get people to admit that they copied their XP!
I wonder if people will make extra copies of there legal software just to get some more (free) legal software.
Yep, I might buy some warez now