Microsoft's DRM Strategy and the Problem With Windows Vista

In 2007, Microsoft experienced a massive headache when a bug on their servers notified thousands of Windows customers that they were filthy, dirty software pirates. For 19 hours, people began to receive sternly written warnings about their choice to indulge in bad behavior. The real problem here was that the Apple software just wasn't ready for public unveiling. It needed a lot more testing. But don't worry, once that's done, we've got another break ahead of us.