Are you one of the Microsoft Windows user since years ago and still a faithful Windows user? Yes, I’m a fans of Windows and if without Windows there’s so many tasks can’t be achieved and I guess all the people now will still be based on paper and pen. But with Windows it actually helps a lot people out there, not only to the big corporations but also to individuals like you and me! So that I could blog! Right?
I have been using Windows from : Windows 95 > Windows 98 > Windows ME > Windows XP > Windows Vista > Windows 7 and now Windows 8!
Long ago there’s no Graphical User Interface (GUI) like now and all based on MS-DOS and mostly command operated and not as user friendly as now, with just a few mouse click and a few keyboard command and able to achieve what we want now! It’s all because of Windows, it makes it possible, it makes our life easier.
Windows 8 is the current release of the Windows operating system, produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets (Microsoft’s own Surface), and home theater PCs. Although this new Windows 8 is mostly cater for the touch screen devices like Tablets and Mobile devices, it’s still the most powerful Operating System around for desktop and laptop.
I have tested it with a MacBook Pro and yet to own any new tablets pre-installed with Windows 8, I would really love to own one of them to actually make full use of all the available features of Windows 8!
The real difference between this and previous versions is that Windows 8 is polished and smooth, with even better performance. Windows 8 introduces significant changes to the operating system’s platform, primarily focused towards improving its user experience on mobile devices such as tablets to rival other mobile operating systems.
We’re probably familiar with all the previous Windows like Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7 since we use at least one or more of them on a daily basis. With Windows 8, things change radically. The desktop, as you know it, it’s now with the so-called Windows 8-UI style (User Interface). This interface is designed to be used with touchscreens as well as with a mouse and keyboard.
Windows 8 : Windows App Store
These Windows apps are downloaded via the new Windows Store. The Windows Store is similar to Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play store. There’s more and more free apps developed because of the demand and you can find more Malaysian app in the Windows Store too like – The Star, Digi and AirAsia.
You can still run programs written for older versions of Windows, but this is possible only on PCs and laptops: Windows 8 tablets (at least those which have ARM processors and run Windows 8 RT) won’t have the traditional Windows desktop at all.
If your computer runs Windows XP with Service Pack 3, you can transfer your files. Windows Vista users can bring files and settings, while Windows 7 owners can keep programs, settings and files. It’s so convenient to upgrade to Windows 8 without much headache and time involved! The installation is fast and clean! Just love the awesome user experience!
Any incompatible programs have to be uninstalled before the upgrade, but Windows 8‘s installer will tell you what action needs to be taken.
When you’ve entered your password (there’s also the option of a picture password), you’re taken to the new Start screen, which Microsoft is now calling the Windows 8-UI style (formerly, but no longer, Metro). There’s no longer traditional desktop or start menu which I still can’t get used to it yet! But to be honest the Tiles Menu is really awesome!
It’s at this point which many people will feel lost, but as with any new interface, it takes only a few minutes to gain your bearings and figure out where things are and how to accomplish tasks. Just spend some time playing around with the Windows 8 and you will get hang of it!
I love the Tiles displays all live information for default apps or those apps that you have downloaded from Windows Store. If you’d like things to be arranged differently, just tap (or click) on a tile and drag it to a new position. Everything else will rearrange around it, and some tiles can be shrunk or enlarged, making it easier to find the apps you use most.
The Live Tiles feature in Windows 8, meanwhile, provides seamless connectivity to multiple social applications thus delivering updated information at a glance without the hassle of attending to multiple applications simultaneously.
As you install apps, new tiles are created, and you can also add tiles as shortcuts to programs already installed, including those that run on the traditional desktop. When there are too many to display on screen, you have to scroll right to see more. Alternatively, you can pinch to zoom out, then scroll and zoom in when you see the tile you want.
Must Know Keyboard shortcuts for Windows 8!
Windows key + Q: Search. This opens the search charm, set to whichever app you’re currently using. You can quickly switch to a files search with Windows+F, or settings with Windows+W.
Windows+C: Open the Charms bar
Windows+H: Share charm
Windows+I: Settings charm
Windows+X: opens the admin menu, which appears where the Start menu used to be.
Windows+D: Shows the traditional desktop. Press again to minimise all desktop windows.
Windows+L: Locks your computer and displays the Lock screen.
Alt+F4: Close current app. Also, you can use your mouse to click at the top of an app and drag it to the bottom of the screen.
Windows 8: Charms bar
The Windows 8′s Charms bar is another brand new feature. It appears when you swipe your finger in from the right-hand edge of the screen. Those with a mouse can point the cursor to the top or bottom right corner of the screen (these are two of the new ‘hot’ corners in Windows 8).
From the top, you have Search, Share, Start, Devices and Settings. Search is a replacement for the search box in Windows 7 and Vista, but a more capable version. The Share charm allows you to share things with people, but the options will change depending on which app is running. Extra sharing options will appear when you install apps that can share content, such as Twitter clients.
Start takes you back to the Start screen if you’re in another app, or switches to the most recent app if you’re on the Start screen since there’s no longer Start button as you normally seen in all the previous Windows!
Click or tap the Devices icon to show relevant connected devices. Printers, speakers, screens and network devices will be shown in a list. You can click on one to change its settings, or use any of its capabilities.
Settings gives quick access to Wi-Fi settings, volume, screen brightness and notifications options. It also provides a link to the new, streamlined control panel, simply named Settings. Clicking on the Settings charm will also show settings specific to the current app.
Windows 8: Searching
For a list of all installed apps, swipe up from the bottom, or right-click, to bring up the bottom options bar, then choose All apps. A neat shortcut, if you know what you’re looking for, is simply to start typing on the Start screen. This opens the search box, and you can filter results by type: Apps, Settings or Files. You can also apply that search to a particular app (Internet Explorer, for example) by clicking or tapping on it in the search box.
Windows 8 : Multiple windows, Windows 8-UI style
When you tap or click on an app it opens in full-screen mode. Most apps are designed to work this way, but you can drag down from the top, then drag either left or right to resize the app to occupy a small column at either side. Three-quarters of the screen is then left for a second app (or the desktop, if you like). You can flip apps between these two positions by grabbing the black bar which separates the apps and dragging it left or right.
Windows 8 Photo
Windows 8 lets you view your local photos along with pictures from online services including SkyDrive, Facebook, Flickr, and other computers with SkyDrive installed.
Windows 8 : People
You can view all of your friends and all of their updates in one place! It’s so easy and organize with this Windows 8 : People.
Facebook, LinkedIn, Hotmail, Twitter and Google all can be added and manage in People.
Windows 8 : Email Outlook
I love the Windows 8 default outlook email client and it’s so neat and clean to read all the emails.
Windows 8 : News
You can read news all over the world in one place and it’s in Windows 8 : News.
All in all, my experience with Microsoft Windows 8 is a pleasant one and it’s really simple to use provided that you get the hang of it and it’s really awesome piece of OS! You really can bring out the multitasking and you can do wonders! I think you should also try using the all new Windows 8 and you will definitely fall in love with it!
Windows Upgrade Offer for consumers purchasing a new Windows 7 PC
For those who bought Windows 7 PC from Jun 2 onwards, Now you can upgrade your Windows 7 to Windows 8 with USD 14.99 (RM49.92). The Windows Upgrade Offer provides consumers who buy an eligible Windows 7 PC the option to purchase a downloadable upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for around RM50 during the time of the promotion.
This program is available for consumers buying new Windows 7 PCs that are preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate and include a matching and valid OEM Certificate of Authenticity. The Windows 7 PC must be purchased new during the eligibility period of 2 June 2012 to 31 January 2013 and redeemed before the program expiration at the end of February 2013.
Consumers who register for the Windows Upgrade Offer will be able to download Windows 8 starting 26 October 2012. The upgrade can be installed on any eligible and compatible Windows PC and comes with 90 days of support from Microsoft.
For those who has PC and would like to install or upgrade to Windows 8, you can purchase it at USD39.99 (RM122). Click here to purchase Windows 8 now! http://www.windows.my
Windows 8 Promo till Jan 31, 2013 only! After Jan 31st, you will not be able to save around RM800 and you will need to pay RM885! So act now before it’s too late!
Microsoft Malaysia (“Microsoft”) unveiled its latest operating system, Windows 8! It’s the much awaited operating system after Windows 7 and all the other successful previous Windows.
Windows 8 is designed for a no-compromise experience for work and play across multiple devices (desktop-based All-in-Ones, to laptops and ultrabooks, as well as new hybrid and tablet models). It’s so smooth and so fluid experience with Windows 8.
I was invited to the launched on Monday 29th October @ Plaza Lowyat, Kuala Lumpur. It was my first experience with Windows 8 and seeing the demo itself already make me want to own one of the device equipped with this latest Microsoft Windows 8! This Operating System really do wonders!
The launch started with a dance custom to Microsoft Windows 8 theme by Katoon Network. They were Astro 舞极限 Battleground 2011 winner. The performance was great and it grabs all of the audience attention with the unique dance choreograph.
“This year, Microsoft Malaysia celebrates its 20th anniversary of Transforming Malaysia Together. We have made such a huge impact on transforming education, businesses and lives here in Malaysia through the power of computing technology. Today, this is best exemplified through the launch of Windows 8!” declared Ananth Lazarus, Managing Director of Microsoft Malaysia.
He continued, “With the launch of Windows 8, Microsoft is unveiling a re-imagined Windows to the world. Whether you want a tablet or a PC, whether you want to consume or create content, whether you want to work or play – Windows 8 delivers a no-compromise, immersive personalized experience that fits your unique style and needs.”
The highly anticipated touch-optimized operating system, Windows 8, has garnered more than 16 million preview participants to date and is considered to be the most tested, reviewed and ready operating system in Microsoft’s history with over 1.24 billion hours of testing.
Some of the main features of Windows 8 include the new fast and fluid Start screen that gives people one-click access to the apps and content they care most about. In addition, the entirely new Internet Explorer 10 has been perfectly designed for touch and offers built-in cloud storage capabilities with SkyDrive.
The Live Tiles feature in Windows 8, meanwhile, provides seamless connectivity to multiple social applications thus delivering updated information at a glance without the hassle of attending to multiple applications simultaneously.
There’s wide industry support from partners and app developers. With the support it will definitely boost the usability of Windows 8 hence it will bring more sales to and it’s in a cycle!
With the immediate availability of Windows 8, we will also have access to a plethora of new Windows 8 optimized PCs and tablets plus a wide range of local and international apps from the new Windows Store. This is definitely benefit us because there’s more choices of hardware that will suit to our usage and that will also means that the cheaper in price as there’s plenty of devices available in the market!
As of launch date, hardware partners in Malaysia have announced the availability of Windows 8 certified devices which are available at all major retail outlets.
These include ultrabooks, tablets and hybrid devices from Acer, Asus, Dell, Fujitsu, HP, Lenovo, LG, Samsung, Sony, and Toshiba. All these devices are really powerful and nicely build embedded with the power of Windows 8!
“The support from our partners is critical for the success of Windows 8 and as you can witness today, there is an array of brand new, exciting devices and apps — all carefully designed to work beautifully with Windows 8,” said Ananth.
In addition to the wide range of new devices available for Windows 8, Windows 8 computing experience can be enhanced by downloading the thousands of apps that are available from the new Windows Store. If a canggih device + canggih OS without apps that would be a useless laptop / tablet!
On to of that, Windows Store is cloud connected, which means that our settings automatically follow across Windows 8 devices and can get to all the apps they have purchased on any device. It’s seamless and it’s so convenient with this as you do not need to download each of the app one by one which will takes time.
We can browse thousands of apps or use the Search Charm to quickly find the app we are looking for. What make it best is that, we can even try the apps before we decided to make a purchase to an app that we are not sure whether it suit us or not, so it will not be a wastage on some apps that not useful to us.
There are two ways to access the Charm Bar, the first is by moving the cursor to the bottom right corner of the screen which will cause the bar to appear on the right or you can use the Windows key + C shortcut on your keyboard.
Local momentum for Windows 8 adoption has been encouraging. There are already some of the popular local apps that are immediately available for download include apps from The Star Online, MYDIN, AirAsia, DiGi and Sunway Lifestyle.
Danny Ong (Chief Marketing & Operations Officer) and Tenh Shiao Peng (Technologist Strategist – Enterprise & Partner Group) demonstration Windows 8 during the launch and showcase all the upcoming devices with Microsoft Windows 8!
Passion8 Project to engage fans
In conjunction with the launch of Windows 8, local celebrities Noh Salleh (better known as Noh from the local music band Hujan) and Mizz Nina have also announced their collaboration with Microsoft in an online project known as Passion8.
Under this project which will run for eight weeks, Mizz Nina and Noh will use technology as a platform to engage with their fans on their respective passions – fashion for Mizz Nina and music for Noh. Apart from interacting with fans on various social media platforms, the Passion8 Project will also be aired on 8TV over eight weeks.
According to both Mizz Nina and Noh, the Passion8 project represents the ideal opportunity for them and their fans to share their experience, exchange ideas, culture, music and fashion, and ultimately to bring to live the magic moments through technology.
“The music industry is filled with all sorts of exciting elements, challenges and accomplishments. But all this means nothing without my fans that choose to be a part of my musical journey,” said Noh, adding that fans can engage with him and contribute towards a piece of music that he will compose during the Passion8 project.
Check out the full range of devices available that bundle with Windows 8!
Microsoft’s will also be conducting a nationwide roadshow to promote Windows 8 and the new Windows 8 optimized devices. The Windows 8 OS really awesome when bundled the cool device!
Come to experience the new operating system and Windows 8 devices during the following dates and at these locations:-
29 Oct – 4 Nov : Kuala Lumpur – Lowyat
2 – 4 Nov : Kuala Lumpur – Midvalley
2 – 4 Nov : Penang – PISA
2 – 4 Nov : Johor Bahru – Persada Johor
9 – 11 Nov : Melaka – MITC
16 – 18 Nov : Ipoh – Stadium Indera Mulia
30 Nov – 2 Dec : Penang – PISA
30 Nov – 2 Dec : Kuching – Borneo Convention
30 Nov – 2 Dec : Kota Kinabalu – One Borneo
7 – 9 Dec : Kuala Lumpur – KLCC
Windows Upgrade Offer for consumers purchasing a new Windows 7 PC
Now you can upgrade your Windows 7 to Windows 8 in just RM50. The Windows Upgrade Offer provides consumers who buy an eligible Windows 7 PC the option to purchase a downloadable upgrade to Windows 8 Pro for an estimated retail price of just US$14.99 USD during the time of the promotion.
This program is available for consumers buying new Windows 7 PCs that are preinstalled with Windows 7 Home Basic, Home Premium, Professional or Ultimate and include a matching and valid OEM Certificate of Authenticity. The Windows 7 PC must be purchased new during the eligibility period of 2 June 2012 to 31 January 2013 and redeemed before the program expiration at the end of February 2013.
Consumers who register for the Windows Upgrade Offer will be able to download Windows 8 starting 26 October 2012. The upgrade can be installed on any eligible and compatible Windows PC and comes with 90 days of support from Microsoft.
Do you remember when you started using a computer? The last I remember was during my primary school which was 15-20 years back then whereby we were still using 386 computer which is using 5.25″ floppy disks and Microsoft MS-DOSwhich don’t even have a graphical user interface (GUI)! Imagine that!
Back then I was enjoying playing all those games loaded with the 5.25″ floppy disks and the graphic is not so advance like what we have today.
Today, we have so many options and all the high tech gadgets / phone and computers. I’m so grateful that today we are able to using computer with full user interface which is operate by the Microsoft Windows and with the latest version Microsoft Windows 7 it really do wonders!
Now we have big LCD monitor display and high performance computer with the best OS behind which is powered by Microsoft Windows. It really makes a different!
This is my history of the usage of Windows. Windows 98 > Windows 2000 > Windows XP > Windows Vista > Windows 7
Since then, I have been a Windows users and a lot of Windows products really helps me a lot in my life be it for entertainment, studies or work related.
I’m connected to MSN Messenger 24/7 and using it to catch up with friends and family which my bro which is currently in Singapore. Most of them are on MSN and I could reach them easily at anytime. I’m using Microsoft Office during my college days to complete my projects and now for my work related. I can’t imagine if without Microsoft Office, how could I complete my degree without much hassle and how could I manage my work without Microsoft Words and Microsoft Excel.
Have you upgraded to the latest Windows 7 and Microsoft Office 2010 or you planning to get a new computer? Don’t missed out the chance and win a Nissan Grand Livina and some vouchers that you could have some great time travelling with your family by joining the contest below!
Join Microsoft Great Family Time Contest today. It’s so easy!
You simply have to count family members in a picture and send in an entry with any purchase of Windows 7 or Office 2010 for a chance to win a Grand Livina, a family holiday trip or other fantastic prizes! 15 October 2011 – 15 January 2012
Grand Prize: Nissan Grand Livina
1st Prize : RM15,000.00 Travel Voucher
2nd Prize : Sony 40″ Full 3D HD TV
3rd Prize : Nikon Digital SLR Camera
Special Prize : Windows Phone 7 x 3
Consolation Prize : Microsoft Express Mouse x 100
1) Buy genuine Windows 7 or Office 2010 software.
2) Count the number of family members in the contest form.
3) Submit your entry via:
a.SMS: MS Customer Name IC# Product Purchased COA Sticker# Answer.Send to 39993
b.Check our Facebook @ Microsoft Office Malaysia
c.Post/hand delivery: Post to Great Family Time Contest
c/o Apostrophe Marketing Communications Sdn Bhd,36-1, Jalan PJU8/5B, Bandar Damansara Perdana, 47820 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan, Malaysia OR
hand deliver at Plaza Low Yat Ground Floor Entrance
While the new operating system Windows Phone 7 could be the most significant for Microsoft since losing the lead in the smartphone market to RIM’s BlackBerry, Apple’s iOS devices and Google’s Android operating system, the local launch was marred by the unavailability of Market Place / Hub that would have made Windows Phone 7 devices in this country more competitive.
Market Place / Hub is where you can try, buy, and search for apps, music, and games from your phone. It’s like AppStore for iPhone, but unfortunately, Market Place is not available in Malaysia yet. So if your Windows Live ID is tied to Malaysia then you will not be able to make full use of your Windows Phone 7, for my case is HTC HD7 from Maxis10 review unit, because of the unavailable of Market Hub.
Why would Microsoft launch this Windows Phone 7 but don’t want to support our country for the Market Place? If it’s not ready then why not wait till the Market Place launched? I’m really disappointed with that. As it is, the missing Marketplace puts Windows Phone 7 at somewhat of a disadvantage, because the smartphone operating system itself has no Twitter application nor an instant messaging client like Windows Live Messenger built in.
To over this disadvantage of not able to access Market Place, I have tried the workaround, which is changing the Windows Live profile country to Singapore and when setup the HTC HD7 also set it to Singapore as the default country. Bingo! By doing this, cheating your country, you will be able to download apps from Market Hub!
On the other hand, for gamers, Xbox Live on Windows Phone 7 is one of its biggest draws, as the feature allows Xbox 360 console users with Xbox Live accounts to log in on Windows Phone 7 to customise their Xbox Avatars and even add to their achievement points for mobile games played on the smartphone. I’m not a gamer myself so I have not actually tested on this.
Marketplace is organized into categories, starting with one that features apps from your mobile operator. You can use these categories to narrow your search and find the details for things that interest you most. For me, I’m looking at all the free apps at the moment before I jailbreak this HTC HD7, will do that in a later stage. =)
View the status of your downloaded items and discover what updates are available for stuff that’s already in your collection.
Important Tip!
Consider using your computer or Wi-Fi to download larger files. This reduces the time it would take if you used a standard connection, and ensures that you don’t go over any limits you may have in your data plan.
Have you upgraded your windows? Still using Windows XP or Vista? It’s time fore Win7. Why Windows 7?
You told us to make Windows simpler to use, more responsive, and full of new possibilities. We listened—and made loads of improvements. Here’s our top 10:
1.) A better desktop. Windows 7 gets you around your PC faster than ever. The taskbar has bigger buttons and full-sized previews—and you can pin programs to it for one-click access. Jump Lists provide shortcuts to files, folders, and websites. And Snap, Peek, and Shake give you easy (and fun) new ways to juggle all those open windows.
2.)Smarter search. Type in the Start menu search box, and you’ll see results instantly, grouped by category—documents, pictures, music, e‑mail, and programs. Search in a folder or library, and you can fine-tune your search with filters like date or file type—and use the preview pane to peek at the contents of your results.
3.) Easy sharing with HomeGroup. Sharing files and printers on your home network should be simple. With HomeGroup, it finally is. Connect two or more PCs running Windows 7, and with a minimum of fuss you can start sharing music, pictures, videos, and documents with other people in your home.
4.) Built for speed. Windows 7 has key performance improvements to take up less memory and run background services only when you need them. It’s designed to run your programs faster and to sleep, resume, and reconnect to wireless networks quicker. And with 64-bit support, you can take full advantage of the latest in powerful 64-bit PCs.
5.) Better wireless networking. Connecting to wireless networks on your laptop—formerly a bit of a hassle—now takes just a couple of clicks. Choose from the list of available networks in the taskbar, click one, and then connect. Once you’ve connected to a network, Windows will remember it so you can connect again later automatically.
6.) Windows Touch. Use your fingers to browse the web, flip through photos, and open files and folders on a touchscreen PC—for the first time, Windows includes true multitouch technology. With gestures for zooming, rotating, and even right-clicking, it’s a whole new way to work with your PC.
7.) Plays well with devices. Device Stage, a new feature in Windows 7, works like a home page for things like portable music players, smartphones, and printers. When you plug a compatible device into your PC, you’ll see a menu with information and popular tasks like battery life, how many photos are ready to be downloaded, and printing options.
8.) Media streaming. With new features in Windows Media Player 12, you can enjoy your media library around the house—or around town. Play To lets you stream music, videos, and photos from your PC to your stereo or TV (you may need additional hardware). And with Remote Media Streaming, you can even stream media over the Internet from one computer running Windows 7 to another that’s miles away.
9.) TV and movies on your PC. With Windows Media Center and a TV tuner, your PC becomes a digital video recorder you can use to watch, pause, and record live television. Plus, Windows Media Center now supports more global TV standards, including digital and HD, and plays more audio and video formats than ever before.
10.) Nag-free notifications. Action Center, new in Windows 7, puts you in control of maintenance and security messages. You can turn notifications on or off for things like Windows Defender or User Account Control. If Windows needs your attention, you’ll see a notification on the far right of the taskbar. Click it, and you’ll get suggested fixes for any problems.
If the answer is yes then better becareful and you may face blackouts! Last time it was “Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA)” now it’s “Blackouts”. Get your original windows here copy now before it’s too late =)
PETALING JAYA: Starting Wednesday, users with pirated copies of Microsoft Corp’s Windows XP Professional operating system (OS) on machines that are Internet-capable could find their computer displays going black and with no screen icons visible.
There are 8.6 million users of Win XP Pro in Malaysia and about three million are expected to suffer the “blackouts,” according to Microsoft Malaysia.
To continue working, the user would need to reset the machine’s desktop background. Everything will return to normal. But when 60 minutes are up, the black screen will reappear and the user must go through the whole process again.
This will keep happening until the user licenses the copy of Win XP Pro on the machine by going to a Microsoft reseller or getting a licence online at the www.microsoft.com/malaysia/genuine. Each licence costs RM580.
This initiative is part of Microsoft’s antipiracy campaign, dubbed Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA), aimed at educating users on the benefits of using genuine software, K.T. Ng, Microsoft Malaysia’s director of client business group, told The Star on Tuesday.
Win XP Professional was chosen for the antipiracy blitz because it is the most pirated version of Microsoft’s Win XP operating system. The other version is Windows XP Home, which is for home users.
This is the second time that Microsoft is needling users of pirated copies of its operating system to go legitimate. Two years ago, it sprang its WGA initiative on local users of Win XP Pro and Win XP Home.
That time, a pop-up message showed up whenever the PC with a pirated Windows OS was switched on, with the intention of shaming business and home users into getting legitimate copies. The message said “This copy of Windows is not genuine.”
It was quite successful. At that time, there were about 5.1 million pirated copies of Windows XP Pro and after the exercise, about two million of the copies were validated, said Microsoft Malaysia.
“We are encouraged by that response,” said Ng. “So this time, we have escalated the penalty to a black screen that reappears every hour until the user validates his or her copy of Win XP Pro.”
Datuk Badlisham Ghazali, chief executive officer of Multimedia Development Corporation (MDeC), lauded the WGA campaign.
MDeC is caretaker of the country’s MSC Malaysia initiative, which is working to build up the nation’s knowledge economy.
“MDeC respects the rights of companies to protect their intellectual property. It’s a reminder that software piracy doesn’t pay, especially when Malaysians are themselves putting a lot of effort into creating original software,” he said.
Not clear
Several users and industry pundits that The Star spoke to believe Microsoft is using its WGA campaign to herd business users into upgrading to its newest operating system, Windows Vista, which hasn’t garnered interest among companies because of its higher hardware requirements.
“Microsoft has stopped selling Win XP in the market, so you have to wonder why it is spending time and money to take down users of pirated copies of this OS,” said a PC user, who asked for anonymity. “Why isn’t it also targeting users who have pirated copies of Windows Vista?”
“So if I’m using a pirated copy of Vista at this time, I won’t be hassled? Got to wonder about that.”
Ng replied that the concern now is XP Pro, which is widely pirated. “Vista isn’t pirated as much. WGA is continuous and should there be a Vista piracy problem, we will address it down the road,” he said.
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now it’s “Blackouts”. 
Get your original 
copy now before it’s too late =)
