The Windows Genuine Advantage program & Calculator Plus
You may already be aware of Microsoft's Windows Genuine Advantage program, it's been announced in September, 2004. The program is for maximize genuine Windows users' advantage, as a part of the program, there's a one-time Windows validation process for some of the users visiting Download Center. If you're a using a genuine Windows, you will be able to have access to the entire download center; if you're not using a genuine Windows, you'll be notified how to obtain a genuine Windows. However, even if you're not using a genuine Windows, you may be able to access the downloads next time when you're not meeting Windows validation process.
When I download Windows Calculator plus at Microsoft's Download Center today, I met the validation. I'm using the genuine Windows, so I passed the validation and received access to download center. Below is the screen shot of the Windows validation process:
I read a post here mentioned the Windows Calculator plus:
http://blog.mvpcn.net/icuc88/archive/2004/10/18/4592.aspx
I downloaded it and found it really great. It not only provides standard and scientific mode, but also provides conversion mode to enable you to easily convert a value from a unit to another unit, for instance, you can easily convert 10 meters to feet by choosing “Lengths” from the “Category” drop box, and “meters” from the “Convert from” drop box, and “feet” from the “Convert to” drop box. Then input 10 to the text area, and click “Convert”. We can see a value will appear in the text area for the converted value.
Here is the screen picture:
