Microsoft Links Malware Rates to Pirated Windows Main Slashdot Link:
http://news.slashdot.org/story/09/11/02/2342258/Microsoft-Links-Malware-Rates-To-Pirated-Windows?from=rss
Wouldn't those pirating an OS be less likely to have infected computers simply because they would be more likely to be more computer literate than your average user? Granted, it is not hard to get and install pirated copies, but your average user who falls for Nigerian scams and self-installing anti-virus malware probably wouldnt be doing much downloading besides some music, if at all. I would assume that someone downloading a pirated version of Windows probably does not use IE, and probably follows safe browsing guidelines as well.
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No. They don't install it themselves: they don't even know what an operating system is. They just buy a pc from the shop that has the best prices, is conveniently located, and promises to include all the software they could need.
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In Brazil several computer stores sell PCs wirh a pirated version of windows pre-installed. So it's very likely that a lot of those 'computer pirates' are computer iliterates. Also, pirate versions of any popular application, movies and songs can be easily bought on the streets at broad day light -- not in dark alleys. So, if a person sees "Computer with genuine MS Windows XP" it's not unlikely that they would ask the salesman "can you make it cheaper if you sell it with a pirated version of windows?", even if it's a complete layperson. I believe that things are a bit different in the US, where you have to have at least heard about p2p technology in order to enjoy pirate software.
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Not only in Brazil, in most 3rd world countries too, certainly in SE Asia.
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http://news.slashdot.org/story/09/11/02/2342258/Microsoft-Links-Malware-Rates-To-Pirated-Windows?from=rss
Wouldn't those pirating an OS be less likely to have infected computers simply because they would be more likely to be more computer literate than your average user? Granted, it is not hard to get and install pirated copies, but your average user who falls for Nigerian scams and self-installing anti-virus malware probably wouldnt be doing much downloading besides some music, if at all. I would assume that someone downloading a pirated version of Windows probably does not use IE, and probably follows safe browsing guidelines as well.
http://news.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1428364&cid=29957098
No. They don't install it themselves: they don't even know what an operating system is. They just buy a pc from the shop that has the best prices, is conveniently located, and promises to include all the software they could need.
http://news.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1428364&cid=29957588
In Brazil several computer stores sell PCs wirh a pirated version of windows pre-installed. So it's very likely that a lot of those 'computer pirates' are computer iliterates. Also, pirate versions of any popular application, movies and songs can be easily bought on the streets at broad day light -- not in dark alleys. So, if a person sees "Computer with genuine MS Windows XP" it's not unlikely that they would ask the salesman "can you make it cheaper if you sell it with a pirated version of windows?", even if it's a complete layperson. I believe that things are a bit different in the US, where you have to have at least heard about p2p technology in order to enjoy pirate software.
http://news.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1428364&cid=29957362
Not only in Brazil, in most 3rd world countries too, certainly in SE Asia.
http://news.slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=1428364&cid=29962276
