Microsoft: Validation for Windows 7 is coming soon!

[darkassain]

Well does music count? I do not really pirate much.. unless downloading a ISO of Vista counts, because I have a Vista Product Key.. and XP (also grabbed a copy of that). The discs were scratched up so it was either call MS for replacements (Did you know they offer that service?) or just burn my own. XD

I admit no further piracy then that, as that would be publicly admitting to doing illegal activities.

pleading the fifth are we now...

Only thing that I still have problems with is my Intel GMA 4500MHD, other then that I never kernel panic'd. My intel GMA 4500MHD was stuck at 1024x768.. but theres almost a working kext for it.

another thing that bugged me, the inherent unsupportable chipset that i have, so i just gave up....

Lol I'm sure 3/4 of the active SF users were pirating every new build prior to RTM.

which is the main reason why i asked....
well then again i was pointing to the beta (which was installed on my server up until 10 days ago, i hadnt bother to change since the release of it (torrent link)...)

 

[chuckr]

77%

I agree they need more testers, they should keep things OPEN for testing, I mean yes limit it at some point but don't make it like 3,000 people here, 200 there, etc. :|

If its "leaked", the whole world has access... Even me...

And I'm just learning...

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

pleading the fifth are we now...

I learned how to plead the fifth in school. Teacher + Cops = Learning is fun! (lol don't ask)

another thing that bugged me, the inherent unsupportable chipset that i have, so i just gave up....

What chipset is that? Aside from the graphic problem thats just about cured (only resolution fix.. no QE/CI yet), my iDeneb Copy of OS X 10.5.7 ran better then my sister's macbook!

which is the main reason why i asked....
well then again i was pointing to the beta (which was installed on my server up until 10 days ago, i hadnt bother to change since the release of it (torrent link)...)

=P

If its "leaked", the whole world has access... Even me...

And I'm just learning...

=P

 

[chuckr]

I learned how to plead the fifth in school. Teacher + Cops = Learning is fun! (lol don't ask)

Ahh,
the new America...

=P

Sorry, don't understand.
Not young enough...

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Ahh,
the new America...

Sorry, don't understand.
Not young enough...

Lol I'm use to it auto-detecting and turning this =P into this

 

[chuckr]

Lol I'm use to it auto-detecting and turning this =P into this

That, I understand.

The loop in the P, representing the tongue, I assume.

The icon (to me) roughly represents 'hunger', 'ice cream cone attack',
or various other interpretations that the ladies might enjoy.

But, I still don't get it...

Ain't no definition on the SF 'Smilie List', i.e. ( = geek), ( = cool), etc.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

That, I understand.

The loop in the P, representing the tongue, I assume.

The icon (to me) roughly represents 'hunger', 'ice cream cone attack',
or various other interpretations that the ladies might enjoy.

But, I still don't get it...

Ain't no definition on the SF 'Smilie List', i.e. ( = geek), ( = cool), etc.

To me just means okay then but more in an amused way.

 

[chuckr]

To me just means okay then but more in an amused way.

Then why the tongue ?

Seems to imply a certain 'happy voraciousness'...

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Then why the tongue ?

Seems to imply a certain 'happy voraciousness'...

Lets just leave this topic at; Its how I communicate online.

I obviously don't manipulate the fabric of existence and make a =P pop out of thin air during a normal conversation with a buddy in real life. (that would be cool though)

 

[chuckr]

Lets just leave this topic at; Its how I communicate online.

I obviously don't manipulate the fabric of existence and make a =P pop out of thin air during a normal conversation with a buddy in real life. (that would be cool though)

Roger that...

I'm just trying to understand the 'fabric of existence', computerwise, w7 style...

(Or Unix, with choice of specific shell.)

The: has me puzzled...

The questions ain't about you personally, just a search for understanding the: ( =P ) icon.

 

[wwoods]

My best experience with a linux distro was with Linux Mint. I liked it but couldn't get KDE to work well so I gave up for a while, plan to reinstall it eventually (maybe after I get this bloody flash to work).

In all honesty I wanted to try OpenSolaris but I couldn't find my wifi drivers for it (Broadcom 43##) and let alone install them. I cannot connect to a wired network so that was out of the option.

I wanted to make linux look more mac-ish (but prettier.. because linux itself looks bland compared to Windows or OS X).



Theres also no way to tell if you are being truthful on that offer or not.

Though that is a tempting offer, can I get in on it?

Unfortunately, that offer is being extended to macgyver2 only.

 

[Dark Nova Gamer]

Unfortunately, that offer is being extended to macgyver2 only.

:'( Sexist! lol I'm kidding. =P

 

[macgyver2]

I am the one who said want is not need, and yes, I probably would have boiught the hammer for him so he coould work, and interesting challenge you pose to me. Would I help you buy windows7 so you could work.

Well, 1st of all it wont be out in 29 days, so you will need to re-arm your copy, but I wioll make you a deal. YOU get rid of ALL your pirated software, and I will cover your cost of Windows7 Ultimate. and have it shipped to you, I will pre-purchase it from amazon.com, BUT you must get rid of all your pirated software.

Now, there is no way I can honestly verify you have done this, so I will take your word. Now...challenge back at you.

Well I would have to learn how to re-arm in order to do that. Second I will find all the software that I pirate which I think is limited to photoshop and windows which at this time I think windows isn't considered pirated. All the other software I am running came with this laptop, so does changing OS from vista to 7 should affect the license should it?

I didn't realize I don't have as much software pirated as I thought when I started to admit that I do it. I just looked at my programs menu and 90% of the software I use is free or a "lite" version that's free anyway. Most of my tech tools are not installed yet so I can try and find free versions and I might start a post to help find free software that can do the same things like hardware testing or network testing software. I do know that I need backup software and have not found a free alternative that works well.

So as for the challenge I will uninstall Photoshop! I don't use office software since 7's version of word does what I need. I will see if I can take a screen shot of my installed software and then another with it gone as the best way I can think to show I am trying to be honest as this is really a hard challenge to pass up. Heck if you lived in the Orlando area I would show you my laptop as proof. So I will start a thread in the chillout room with screen shots etc. I do have to check a few pieces out as I still use an old serial number which was paid for but for older versions. So in a few hours look for my post.

 

[7Dreams]

lol, i didnt think this thread would reacvh 10 pages

 

[wwoods]

Well I would have to learn how to re-arm in order to do that. Second I will find all the software that I pirate which I think is limited to photoshop and windows which at this time I think windows isn't considered pirated. All the other software I am running came with this laptop, so does changing OS from vista to 7 should affect the license should it?

I didn't realize I don't have as much software pirated as I thought when I started to admit that I do it. I just looked at my programs menu and 90% of the software I use is free or a "lite" version that's free anyway. Most of my tech tools are not installed yet so I can try and find free versions and I might start a post to help find free software that can do the same things like hardware testing or network testing software. I do know that I need backup software and have not found a free alternative that works well.

So as for the challenge I will uninstall Photoshop! I don't use office software since 7's version of word does what I need. I will see if I can take a screen shot of my installed software and then another with it gone as the best way I can think to show I am trying to be honest as this is really a hard challenge to pass up. Heck if you lived in the Orlando area I would show you my laptop as proof. So I will start a thread in the chillout room with screen shots etc. I do have to check a few pieces out as I still use an old serial number which was paid for but for older versions. So in a few hours look for my post.

That would be acceptable, I wsill be looking for your post, as toi the method of purchace, I will buy the Ultimate version from Amazon.com and have it shipped to your address. I will of course need yourr address, unless one of the admins would like to play go between here, I could have shipped to them and they ship to you....either way.

 

[masterB]

That still does not justify stealing does it ? I mean I dont make enough to afford a lamborghini, does that mean I would be justified in stealing one ?

Honestly, lets get off the kick to justify theft.

I was making a statement on true facts. I don't judge people.

 

[Snufffed]

Still Beta Testing RTM

If I understand this correctly. MS thinks they have a NEW BETTER way to stop Piracy.
If this is correct.
1. Why have they not stopped all the Pirate XP versions.
2. Why have they not stopped all the Pirate Vista Versions.
3. I have 4 systems - Beta testing with.
3a. Pirate Win 7 Home Premium activated.
3b. Legit Vista SP2 Home Premium activated. (dual boot)
3b2. Illegal Vista SP2 Ultimate Activated (dual boot)
3c. Legit Win 7 Ultimate Activated.
3d. Legit Win 7 Home Premium Activated.
4. Currently I get the same updates on Legal version as I do Illegal Version.
5. I still have disk for all versions of XP. legal and illegal.

6. During all the TESTS from MS to kill ILLEGAL versions, the only versions that were SCREWED were the Legal versions. (XP an Vista).
That is also why I have FULL Backups of all versions.

Twice lately I have had to restore Vista SP2. (the legit version)
only 2 XP patchs have been eliminated that I tested.

 

[LFB]

If I understand this correctly. MS thinks they have a NEW BETTER way to stop Piracy.
If this is correct.
1. Why have they not stopped all the Pirate XP versions.
2. Why have they not stopped all the Pirate Vista Versions.
3. I have 4 systems - Beta testing with.
3a. Pirate Win 7 Home Premium activated.
3b. Legit Vista SP2 Home Premium activated. (dual boot)
3b2. Illegal Vista SP2 Ultimate Activated (dual boot)
3c. Legit Win 7 Ultimate Activated.
3d. Legit Win 7 Home Premium Activated.
4. Currently I get the same updates on Legal version as I do Illegal Version.
5. I still have disk for all versions of XP. legal and illegal.

6. During all the TESTS from MS to kill ILLEGAL versions, the only versions that were SCREWED were the Legal versions. (XP an Vista).
That is also why I have FULL Backups of all versions.

Twice lately I have had to restore Vista SP2. (the legit version)
only 2 XP patchs have been eliminated that I tested.

This is bad news... I thought Microsoft WGA was improved...

Hope this change... really do...

Is not fair with the legal users that buy their licenses... like us...:huh:

 

[Colonel Travis]

If I understand this correctly. MS thinks they have a NEW BETTER way to stop Piracy.

No, according to MS, the goal of activation is to reduce it. You can't stop it, even MS acknowledges this.

 

[7Dreams]

No, according to MS, the goal of activation is to reduce it. You can't stop it, even MS acknowledges this.

yeah i think it was to try to reduce it, what world would it be without pirates.