Microsoft Redefines "Genuine"
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| An unlicensed copy of Microsoft Windows is perfectly genuine. It has
| exactly the same functionality as a licensed copy and was made by the
| same company... I suspect that Microsoft is attempting to redefine
| "genuine" because it has had a hard time getting sympathy for its
| actual complaint, namely unlicensed distribution.
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http://itre.cis.upenn.edu/~myl/languagelog/archives/003575.html
It previously corrupted the term "Release Candidate" to suit its conveniences
(an illusion that progress is being made).
Analysts: Microsoft Changes Meaning Of 'Release Candidate'
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| Two industry watchers say Microsoft is corrupting the term, leading to
| major confusion among customers and others about whether the operating
| system is truly ready to evaluate.
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| Two analysts Thursday accused Microsoft Corp. of changing the meaning
| of "release candidate" by pushing out a version of Windows Vista that
| still needs major work.
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| Joe Wilcox, an analyst with JupiterResearch, said that Microsoft's
| corrupted the term.
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http://www.informationweek.com/story/showArticle.jhtml?articleID=192700055&cid=RSSfeed_IWK_News
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