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FCKGW: How an internal Microsoft leak fueled Windows XP piracy
David William Plummer began his career at Microsoft as an intern on the MS-DOS team and was later offered a full-time position. During his 10 years with the company, he developed several major components for both DOS and Windows, giving him firsthand knowledge of what was really happening in Redmond.Read Entire Article
What many believed a brilliant hack was, in fact, an internal error that cost the company millions. A legendary Microsoft developer tells it all.
The developer at the time revealed that the license key circulating in the pirated version of Windows XP was not hacked but leaked from within
When Windows XP was released in 2001, users were required to enter a license key to use it legitimately. One such key, 'FCKGW-RHQQ2-YXRKT-8TG6W-2B7Q8,' was circulated early in the release as a license key for free pirated copies. Dave W. Plummer, a former Microsoft developer who worked on the development of the Task Manager and other features, said that this license key was actually leaked, not hacked through OS analysis. The story of FCKGW-RHQQ…
Even before the release of Windows XP, a 25-digit activation key came into the hands of a warez group that overcame validation for years. A legendary Microsoft developer explains how this was possible.
Those who worked with software not purchased by themselves at the time of the operating system Windows XP will have come into contact with him: the most important activation key for this product. Now his story has been told. (Continue reading)
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