Just thought of this question.....

[vololiberista]

I had to activate. It just depends on which version you are using. I had a "professionnal" version that didn't need any activation at all, but my "home" version needed activation, the same for my neighbors.
You have a period in which you can still use it without activation, but after a while I think you get limited functionnalities, I don't remember.

I have to admit I'm talking only of Professional edition.  With "home" one can't even upgrade to a larger disc!!!!!!! How's that for M(qualcosa)s controlling how we use "our own" pc's!!!!!!!!! So go and get Professional edition it's completely open ended as it should be!!!
If Vista comes with limited use or telephone registration etc, it won't sell very well in Europe. I think the EU will force M(qualcosa)s to open it up  as I stated earlier to limit it's use by "having to" activate it contravenes the decision of the court against M(qualcosa)s
Vololiberista

[Felix/FFDS]

Ultimately, it will be what it will be, and Microsoft will adapt to the market requirements.

Maybe for the European edition you may not be required to "activate", but you may be required to keep a disc in the drive, and this will prove to be "crack-proof" .

Either way, with FS-X going to market soon, that has been decided already.  All we're doing is speculating.

[Woodlouse2002]

[quote]
Either way, with FS-X going to market soon, that has been decided already.

[C]

you may be required to keep a disc in the drive, and this will prove to be "crack-proof" .

Not that old trick. I never understood why that was so difficult in the first place...

[vololiberista]

To use M(qualcosa)s's  "zune" as a comparison we will probably have to phone them directly each time we want to use FSX and be given permission once they have inspected our systems!!!
The "Zune" will allow JUST 3 plays of ANY downloaded music regardless of copyright existing or not!  I don't think they'll sell many lol!!

[Felix/FFDS]

[quote]To use M(qualcosa)s's

[Katahu]

Funny, I don't see anyone complaining about the activation process about BF2 or HL2.

[cheesegrater]

Funny, I don't see anyone complaining about the activation process about BF2 or HL2.

Who is complaining?

[Katahu]

Who is complaining?

If you have the time, re-read this whole thread to understand why I said what I said.

[Gypsy_Baron]

1) On-line or telephone activation will be required.

2) There is no requirement for either DVD to remain in the drive.

3) There will be no "pirate patch" to circumvent the registration available.

IOW, the registration process for FSX is identical to that currently used for WinXP installation...

Bill,

What does that mean in terms of multiple installs on the same computer
as we do now?

I currently have 4 installs, tailored for different scenarios, and I'd
be reluctant to have to consolodate back to a single, massive, bloated
installation.

   Paul

[Fr. Bill]

[quote] Bill,

What does that mean in terms of multiple installs on the same computer
as we do now?

I currently have 4 installs, tailored for different scenarios, and I'd
be reluctant to have to consolodate back to a single, massive, bloated
installation.