Reactions To Windows Genuine Advantage Program

The other day, Microsoft announced their Windows Genuine Advantage Program, which was designed to reduce piracy of the Microsoft's operating system, would be mandatory if users would like to continue to receive Windows updates. As with other Microsoft-related news, reactions were quick and ardent, running the gamut from understanding to out and out disagreement. The following excerpts are a cross-section of the journalistic response to Microsoft's GAP. The question is, will it ultimately help them in their goal to curb software piracy? Channel Praises Microsoft CRN.com, a member of the Channel Group, gave kudos to Microsoft for introducing WGAP, saying that something similar was However, eWeek Does Not Not all the opinions covering WGAP were flattering. One publication in particular to umbrage to the service, questioning whether or not it has security risks, and suggesting the attempt was somewhat underwhelming. The first article by eWeek author These were not the only eWeek articles to question Microsoft's WGAP. David Coursey, in his Does WGAP Cheat Genuine Windows Users? The Chris Richardson is a search engine writer and editor for latest search news