Vista to get new antipiracy measures

The Vista operating system will be implemented with tighter licensing and registration controls to prevent piracy.    

Vista to get new antipiracy measures
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New technologies strengthen detection, lockdown features

Microsoft Corp. will introduce a new system for fighting software piracy with its upcoming Windows Vista and Windows Longhorn Server operating systems, the company said Wednesday.  Called the Microsoft Software Protection Platform, it's a collection of technologies aimed at improving the detection of pirated versions of Windows. It will also force unauthorized versions of its software into a limited-functionality mode, encouraging users to obtain a legal copy, according to Microsoft.