Archive for the 'SPP (Software Protection Program)' Category
Windows SPP and Reduced Functionality in Vista
Sunday, November 12th, 2006One aspect of Microsoft’s Windows Vista operating system that has raised users’ hackles is its new antipiracy system, called Software Protection Platform (SPP). To understand SPP, it’s necessary to take a few steps back. Microsoft began its aggressive campaign against software piracy in Office XP and Windows XP with functionality called Office product activation (OPA) [...]
How will Microsoft stop you stealing Windows Vista?
Thursday, October 12th, 2006Using SPP, Microsoft’s new Software Protection Platform, which is even better or, if you like, worse than WGA (Windows Genuine Advantage).
Vista uses a new disk image installation system so every DVD will carry all the code. This will enable users to upgrade from a cheap version just by obtaining a passcode online or over [...]
Microsoft: Vista antipiracy policy wont mean more spyware
Wednesday, October 11th, 2006Microsoft Corp. yesterday defended itself against accusations that its new antipiracy plan in Windows Vista will create more spyware. The company said last week that it will limit or disable access to several key features in Vista for users who fail to prove to Microsoft that they are running genuine copies of the operating system. [...]
WGA = SPP, SPP=Kill Switch, Killed Vista => Linux Desktop!
Sunday, October 8th, 2006All the Linux fans and developers of desktop software should rejoice! Today is the day of the beginning of new era for Linux desktops and distros. The server side of Linux is taking care of itself with the likes of Redhat, SUSE, Centos and the likes. But the desktops are in the form of waking [...]
Microsoft risks backlash with stance on piracy
Sunday, October 8th, 2006Microsoft Corp. is cracking down harder than ever on software piracy as it tries to boost profits, but some say the harsh repercussions facing people who use unlicensed versions of its new Windows Vista operating system could spur a backlash.
UAC good. SPP not so good
Sunday, October 8th, 2006In the midst of a post about Microsoft’s new viral marketing campaign for Windows Vista (which I wrote about last night), Dwight Silverman tosses off this aside:
Whether [the Demetri Martin campaign] will be enough to get consumers to pony up the bucks for a Vista upgrade, and once they have it, make them forget [...]
