Removing “Annoying” Windows 10 Features Is a DMCA Violation, Microsoft Says
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Re: Removing “Annoying” Windows 10 Features Is a DMCA Violation, Microsoft Says
#2So much for Microsoft's professed "love" of open source. They love it only if it works in their interests making them money. Otherwise, not so much.
I love this infringing feature they mentioned:
"– Protect your privacy by tweak and customize Windows 10."
So basically they openly admit you have to give up your privacy in order to use their product. Neat.
Re: Removing “Annoying” Windows 10 Features Is a DMCA Violation, Microsoft Says
#3Ninjutsu OS appears to be a full ISO file containing a tweaked Windows installation source. Why not release everything as a tool that applies all the customizations on an installation from the official ISO?
The tools that are used to implement that customization (Win10-Initial-Setup-Script and O&O ShutUp10) were always available. So why not just publish the recipe? Do people still download OS and antivirus software from random sources, like a Yandex drive?
Re: Removing “Annoying” Windows 10 Features Is a DMCA Violation, Microsoft Says
#4Microsoft hasn't changed after all...
I used to like what they were doing with WSL, but now on the contrary it starts to worry me, because it can become an avenue of evil behavior against users/devs/open-source/...
Re: Removing “Annoying” Windows 10 Features Is a DMCA Violation, Microsoft Says
#5Interesting case. If Microsoft really demands that a user does not disable features, I am looking forward to some taking this to court.
The thing is, software licenses are still largely uncharted territory. If I am not allowed to modify the system as my hardware executes it, will Microsoft take liability for any damage, material or immaterieal that could be caused by it? Think of an upgrade bricking your device (happened to a kindle of mine once) or a security hole that gets exploited.
On the other hand, there is this whole discussion about the legality of ad blocking. Often, publishers claim that it is a copyright infringement to disable ads on their site. I think the cases are pretty much the same: A party offering software to you under the condition that you execute it exactly as they want. I wonder what the closest thing in non-software law would be to such a stipulation.
Re: Removing “Annoying” Windows 10 Features Is a DMCA Violation, Microsoft Says
#6"Giant corporation that was evil before is still evil"
Oh no, how could this happen? This is so unexpected! I'm shocked!
Re: Removing “Annoying” Windows 10 Features Is a DMCA Violation, Microsoft Says
#7Question since the article doesn't make it clear - if they distribute ISO-s - this is clear DMCA violation. But tool that modifies iso you have obtained legally is definitely not.
Re: Removing “Annoying” Windows 10 Features Is a DMCA Violation, Microsoft Says
#8Ninjutsu OS appears to be a full ISO file containing a tweaked Windows installation source. Why not release everything as a tool that applies all the customizations on an installation from the official ISO? The tools that are used to implement that customization ( Win10-Initial-Setup-Script and O&O ShutUp10 ) were always available. So why not just publish the recipe? Do people still download OS and antivirus software…
> Ninjutsu OS appears to be an ISO file containing a tweaked Windows ISO.
If I wanted to attract Microsoft's lawyers, this is exactly what I'd do.
Re: Removing “Annoying” Windows 10 Features Is a DMCA Violation, Microsoft Says
#9Is this evidence of how Microsoft now monetises Windows?
– Protect your privacy by tweak and customize Windows 10.
– Disable many of the annoying features built into Windows.
– Unwanted Windows components removal.
– Remove/Disable many Windows programs and services.
Re: Removing “Annoying” Windows 10 Features Is a DMCA Violation, Microsoft Says
#10as the saying goes you cant teach an old dog new tricks - or better once a criminal always a criminal.
Shame on you Micro$$$oft