Microsoft's Anti-Piracy Program Raises Fears

Microsoft's new policy of limiting Windows updates to users who have authenticated their copies of its software may create new problems, some observers say, because unauthorized -- but vulnerable -- copies of the OS will not get patched and could help spread viruses.

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