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Microsoft is using malware-like pop-ups in Windows 11 to get people to ditch Google (www.theverge.com)
submitted 3 years ago by to c/technology@lemmy.ml
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[–] 1 point 3 years ago (1 child)

While I agree with your general point, how is it illegal? If I download the ISO from windows, install and keep using it without activation? They aren't blocking me from using it and I haven't circumvented any prevention they have in place. What's illegal here?

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  • [–] [S] 1 point 3 years ago

    If they make it easy for you doesn't mean it's legal.

    It's illegal to use windows without a license. As even stated in the license you agree before installing the os, this one, on section 5 Authorized Software and Activation.

    You are authorized to use this software only if you are properly licensed and the software has been properly activated with a genuine product key or by other authorized method

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