Windows Vista To Lock Out Pirates

Yes, you heard me. Yup, I know many of you use pirated software, so listen up.

When Microsoft announced that it would be including all the versions of Windows Vista on a single DVD, possibly allowing people to crack the disc and save themselves some cash by installing Ultimate when they likely bought (or pirated) a cheaper version. Well according to The Associated Press, the Microsoft will be taking "much harsher steps to curtail piracy" than in years past.

The company will "deny access" to some of the "most anticipated features," including Windows Aero, the new GUI, start demanding that a legitimate copy be bought within 30 days, or else (not kidding here). So what's this 'or else'? Limiting Web access to an hour at a time, not being able to open documents from the desktop or run other programs such as Outlook e-mail software. Furthermore, "Microsoft said it won't stop a computer running pirated Vista software from working completely, and it will continue to deliver critical security updates."

To sum it up, Microsoft wants to make it as miserable as possible for you to use your computer, while keeping it as "safe" as possible. Now that I've made things clear, I believe many of you will be all over it once it debuts simply because someone out there will be making this his top hack of the year.