In a very surprising move, Microsoft has told the Sydney Morning Herald that it will lift the protection for people with illegal copies of Windows getting Windows updates, most likely because of the gaping flaws that stood out in it. But Microsoft won’t give up just yet, as they said that they are going back to the drawing boards to develop a new protection scheme. Maybe it would help if there wasn’t an obvious off button?

Apparently, the reason behind the WGA was: “to help innocent customers realise the full value of authentic Windows software while protecting investments made by our partners.” Hmm, sure? :p