Ubuntu Linux Validates As Genuine Windows

bobbocanfly writes "Another crack in the Windows Genuine Advantage wall. A user at UbuntuForums.org managed to validate an Ubuntu installation as a genuine copy of Microsoft Windows and get to the download page of Windows Defender, using IE4Linux and Wine. (Here is an OGG video of the process.) Along with the advancement of LiveCD technology, this could spell the end of Microsoft's control over who gets their updates."

Woah...

[GFree]

Does this mean that I can validate Ubuntu using my XP CD?

Oh wait...

I hope so-Fruit juice.

[Anonymous Coward]

"If Microsoft goes too far with taking control of computers away from consumers (as they did for me with Vista, only been using linux 6 months) they'll just drive more consumers to Linux, which makes me smile."

Or Apple. Which makes ME smile even more.

Re:Guess again...

[Anonymous Coward]

Yeah, they could do lots of point releases and charge $129 for each! Profit! Oh wait, that's Apple's business model.

Re:Or you know,

[alx5000]

And what exactly IS the point of validating Ubuntu or whatever as genuine windows anyway???

Touching trolls' nerves, apparently...

Re:Woah...

[dotpavan]

duh, It just means your copy of Ubuntu is authentic :) it is a service given by MS for free! try beating that, Ubuntu

Re:Or you know,

[Jugalator]

He was talking about WGA, not fucking driver problems. :-p

On the same (?) topic, I ate a hamburger today.

My genuine copy

[techstar25]

WTF, I still can't even get my genuine copy of Windows to validate as genuine Windows.

Re:Ubuntu Meme

[QuantumG]

http://www.google.com/trends?q=dog%2C+cat&ctab=0&g eo=all&date=all&sort=0 [google.com]

This is more shocking, dogs and cats living together!! (but dogs still more popular)

Re:Windows Update alternative

[Hal_Porter]

You need to disable the Firefox Genuine Advantage check.

I am shocked!

[Vexorian]

err.. this is rather embarrassing, I wanted to install Linux but I installed genuine windows! fuck.

To sum up - Microsoft just wants your money

[sien]

Apple wants your soul.

Re:Rights matter.

[Spy der Mann]

Microsoft is not taking control away from users... Users are agreeing to MS terms when they purchase the product, therefore they are *giving* control to MS.

Which reminds me of this comic strip [tiraecol.net].

Wine now WGA certified 1.0?

[flyingfsck]

Well, I guess Linux is finally ready for the desktop - certified by Microsoft no less.

Re:Yeah, damn Microsoft

[dissy]

Are you seriously complaining because your illegal software doesn't function correctly?

Yes, yes we are... but we only complain about our illegal microsoft software not functioning correctly around slashdot. Any other illegal software not functioning is more or less ok ;}

Re:Woah...

[SuperMog2002]

Guess that means Ubuntu users don't need this [linuxgenui...antage.org] anymore.

Re:To sum up - Microsoft just wants your money

[init100]

And Ballmer wants your chair.

Ugh

[horza]

My Ubuntu installation would feel violated if it was made to be validated as a Microsoft Genuine operating system. Would probably reformat itself in protest.

Phillip.