Reduced Functionality Indeed

Submitted by rernst on Tue, 09/11/2007 - 1:52pm

Today, apparently, Microsoft activated Windows Vista's 'Reduced Functionality Mode' for Vista pirates.

Back in my day, we referred to software that let other people remotely control your computer against your will a 'Trojan Horse'. If Microsoft will build in this kind of functionality into their software, what else will they do with it? What's next? Perhaps: Upgrade, or Else.

Update: And indeed, Microsoft has shown its willingness to change files without your consent.

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