It's Windows vs. Windows as Microsoft battles piracy

It's Windows vs. Windows as Microsoft battles piracy: "the company plans to require computer owners to verify that their copy of Windows is properly licensed before allowing them to download software from Microsoft's site. "

No big surprise here, and anyone who decides to convert to Linux or another O/S because of this is probably running a pirated version of Windows. And they probably would have switched to Linux anyway.

Now, if only Microsoft would get the idea that if the O/S was a little less expensive, people wouldn't decide to switch. They'd spend the $100 or so to get a legit copy of the software and continue running the O/S they had before.

MSNBC - Drivers on cell phones kill thousands

MSNBC - Drivers on cell phones kill thousands: "When young adults use cell phones while driving, they're as bad as a 70-year-old on the verge of a nap and signaling for that eventual left turn."

I notice they didn't do any studying of women doing their makeup or people reading the paper and drinking their Starbucks. I guess that stuff doesn't lead to distractions like talking on the phone will...