Windows 7 Leaked To Pirates By Microsoft? 236
nandemoari writes "The beta version of Windows 7 has been widely distributed through torrents and other file sharing systems. But now some commentators claim Microsoft deliberately allowed the package to get into the hands of pirates. 'I'm not being critical here, as some Microsoft Watch commenters will surely claim. It's rather smart marketing. Microsoft fills a big news void with something bloggers and journalists will write about. The suspense of stealth downloads from torrents and races to post the best screenshots first make the Windows 7 leak buzz all the more exciting. For other people, there is delight in seeing Microsoft squirm because Seven leaked early. Not that I see much squirming going on.'"
Windows 7 Rap (Score:4, Funny)
But they ain't wrigglin'
Cause they leaked 7 on the Bay
Seen sunshine and made hay
Now bloggers are talkin 'bout
That the new OS is out
But I see a frown
Cause their computer is down!
Buzz?!?!? (Score:3, Funny)
Did they leak the beta intentionally? Of course they did. It's a great way to generate buzz about the new OS for virtually no cost.
Buzzz?!?!? You get excited about Windows?!? ... Pervert!
Re:Well, I'm convinced. (Score:3, Funny)
Re:then why (Score:5, Funny)
would microsoft send me a take down notice to remove windows 7 files uploaded onto our hosting servers by one of our customers last week?
Because this is supposed to be black ops. Not even Microsoft knows they're doing it.
Still - this is all just hot air. There is no way we will ever know whether MS leaked 7 on purpose or not.
Re:That's no leak (Score:5, Funny)
Actually, the interior of a watermelon is very nearly black until it's cut open. Light has that strange effect, you know.
Re:I guess thats one way to get Beta Testers (Score:5, Funny)
Leaked videos! (Score:5, Funny)
Here is a link to leaked videos of the KDE 4.2 beta!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gg0ma-qKHrM [youtube.com]
There are numerous of those on that site, Youtube.
Re:If authenticode is cracked this time, there wil (Score:3, Funny)
Wait.. I thought windows 7 WAS window vista; It was a trick to get some dumb model/actors to actually try it and say nice things on "hidden" camera.
It should by posted under "Threats for '09" (Score:5, Funny)
Windows 7 has been widely distributed through torrents
Does that qualify as a distributed virus attack?
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Re:Buzz?!?!? (Score:5, Funny)
Perversions make this life fun :)
Re:Windows 7 Rap (Score:1, Funny)
Forgot something... (Score:5, Funny)
Burma Shave.
Re:That's no leak (Score:1, Funny)
Re:I guess thats one way to get Beta Testers (Score:5, Funny)
Re:Well, I'm glad it was leaked *before* the beta (Score:2, Funny)
Releasy early, release often?
Re:tag: hypocrisy? (Score:5, Funny)
Isn't that what is happening with Vista right now ?
Win7 commercial... with more knowledgeable people. (Score:4, Funny)
Joe SixPack: Sick!
Soccer Mom: Oh, my God!
Joe Average: Wow! It's like, you know.... Stuff!
Barbie Doll: Totally!
Announcer: The new Windows 7 will revolutionize how people use PCs. The system has been designed from scratch to run smoothly on a mere 4 Gigabyte of RAM!
Joe SixPack: What's that?
Barbie Doll: 4 Gigabyte is like, 2 gallons or something.
Joe Average: Feels faster than my AOL.
Announcer: Dont take our word for it. Visit Win7.MojaveProject.Microsoft.com and test drive the new Windows. Experience what so many other people have already experienced!