Windows pirates encouraged to install security patches

[evilfantasy]

It's attitudes like that which make things harder on those of us that do things legal.

Thanks.

[ceyfer]

@ceyfer

You think so? Win-win situation? Perhaps some of the genuine Windows users might disagree...

Win(1)-Win(2)

1. Windows will tightly secure its place in the competition against the Nixes
2. Windows pirated user well at-least feel more safer by now.

Genuine user has always the advantaged on premium support.

[safeguy]

Win(1)-Win(2)

1. Windows will tightly secure its place in the competition against the Nixes
2. Windows pirated user well at-least feel more safer by now.

Genuine user has always the advantaged on premium support.

True...I agree..but there's also a lose-lose-lose situation

1. Windows lose $$$ (obviously)
2. Since Windows pirates still get to download MS updates, some of these pirates don't see a 'good reason' to go genuine...apart from the advantage of premium support
3. Some Windows genuine users who paid hundreds of $$$ (excluding those who use OEM) would not be happy to know that their advantage is premium support 'only'...it's not justifiable in their eyes for the pirates to get the updates...

If I'm a pirate (I'm not), I wouldn't know whether to update or not...somehow it feels morally wrong for me to do so...

[ceyfer]

Microsoft: We've always made security updates available to all customers. Making security updates more broadly available helps to prevent the spread of malware and to fight cyber crime.

Microsoft: We like to work with customers who have non-genuine copies of Windows, and at the same time work to improve the overall health of the Internet by fighting malware. We will continue this path of constructive engagement with our customers.

MS Security Perspectives...

[Gabethebabe]

I think there is more to it that just their security perpective.

What do you think what would happen if lowscum integrityless windows pirates like me were for some reason unable to use their OS?

They would do either of two things: dish out the money and buy a genuine WIndows or move to Linux (WINE and OpenOffice can go a long way). That would be NOT GOOD for Microsoft.

It is better to have pirates then lose a significant chunk of your close-to-monopoly and run the risk of serious competition.

[safeguy]

It is better to have pirates then lose a significant chunk of your close-to-monopoly and run the risk of serious competition.

That makes sense...we all know that MS isn't a charity organization

[ding-dong]

i think it should be fair enough for people who can`t afford to buy an expensive OS.....

[noaccount]

piracy is good for sales hence they support it

[Ranjan]

i think it should be fair enough for people who can`t afford to buy an expensive OS.....

Right.. The 'big' money one would pay for genuine os can be better invested for fulfilling other needs of life. Moreover, its not affordable even for many people..
Afterall, computers aren't the air necessary for survival..

[evilfantasy]

You can afford a computer, internet connection etc, but can't afford an OS?

Give me a break already...

It's there so you steal it. At least be truthful. Excuses are lame!