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reason 39842 why microsoft is creepy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Windows_Genuine_Advantage
"The notification tool has been accused of spyware-like behaviour, "phoning home" on a daily basis.[12][13] Microsoft subsequently admitted the behaviour, but denied that it amounted to spyware.[14][15] Following pressure, Microsoft announced that in future the tool would only phone home once every two weeks, instead of every day.[16] Microsoft has also provided removal instructions for the pilot version of WGA.[17]
Despite this, Microsoft is currently being sued under anti-spyware statutes over WGA's non-disclosed "phone home" behavior.[18] The outcome of the lawsuit has not been determined."
"The notification tool has been accused of spyware-like behaviour, "phoning home" on a daily basis.[12][13] Microsoft subsequently admitted the behaviour, but denied that it amounted to spyware.[14][15] Following pressure, Microsoft announced that in future the tool would only phone home once every two weeks, instead of every day.[16] Microsoft has also provided removal instructions for the pilot version of WGA.[17]
Despite this, Microsoft is currently being sued under anti-spyware statutes over WGA's non-disclosed "phone home" behavior.[18] The outcome of the lawsuit has not been determined."