Microsoft reduces feature set in pirated copies of Vista TG Daily
Windows Vista will introduce new tools that aim to make pirated versions less attractive and prompt users to activate a legally obtained copy of the operating system. Deeply integrated into the core of the software, Microsoft will reserve functionality such as the Aero Glass interface and Flash acceleration for Windows Vista versions that are validated.
Microsoft to Lock Pirates Out of Vista BetaNews
Microsoft said Wednesday that it plans to clamp down hard on piraters of its next-generation operating systems, crippling both Windows Vista and Windows Server "Longhorn" if users fail to activate their copies within 30 days.
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Microsoft rigs Zune with tricky pricing and proprietary money schemes Mac Daily News
"Largely unnoticed in the [Microsoft 30GB Zune for US$249.99, 99-cents more than a 30GB Apple iPod] pricing announcement last week was this little tidbit about how consumers might pay for Zune music.
BestBuy, Real and SanDisk Come Together to Sell Music Online AnandTech
Best Buy wants a piece of the online music downloads
Microsoft couldn't secure a barn door The Inquirer
"the ability to use a PC will be impaired" Err where is the novelty in that ?! :) Ed S is and has always been a maroon. AMD won't catch up with Intel's performance until they do some redesign of their core just as Intel did. A simple conversion to 65nm isn't going to do the trick.
Zune to use Microsoft Points gamesindustry.biz
Microsoft's portable media player, Zune, will accept Microsoft Points as currency in exchange for music downloads. Already a system in use for transactions via Xbox Live Marketplace on the 360, users will be able to purchase songs at a price of 79 points per track, or around US $0.99 (EUR 0.77).
RealNetworks tries a new tune Seattle Post-Intelligencer
RealNetworks introduced a new version of its Rhapsody music service that aims to fend off Microsoft's Zune and loosen Apple Computer's grip on the portable music market by integrating more tightly with devices from other companies.
BC sees spike in illegal downloads The Heights
Despite the proliferation of legal downloading programs like iTunes, Ruckus, and Napster, it seems Boston College students still favor illegal, and typically free means to fill up their iPods. As of Tuesday, the University had received 145 notices since the start of the school year from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and other copyright organizations citing BC students for
BT signs music video deal with Sony BMG Digital Television Group
BT Vision, the hybrid digital terrestrial and broadband-download TV service due to launch in coming weeks, has signed an on-demand music video deal with record label Sony BMG. BT said videos would be available for download from November via the BT Vision Download Store, offering film, TV and music downloads to PCs and Microsoft-compatible portable devices.

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