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Also many of the .wav files in Windows 98SE were edited with a pirated version of Sony's Soundforge, the metadata in the media files contained the Soundforge cr
by RachelF 7y ago
Also many of the .wav files in Windows 98SE were edited with a pirated version of Sony's Soundforge, the metadata in the media files contained the Soundforge cracker's name.
- citrusui 7y agoAs far as I could research, I only found articles about Windows XP. Close enough. https://www.tomshardware.co.uk/pirated-software-used-to-create-help-content-in-microsofts-windows-xp,news-14167.html https://www.tomshardware.co.uk/pirated-software-used-to-crea...
- whereistimbo 7y agoThese .wav files might be made by person who works under Microsoft contract, not necessarily directly employed by Microsoft.
- wildfire 7y agoWhich, of course, makes it perfectly acceptable?
- gattilorenz 7y agoNo, but if Microsoft asked for wav files, and a contractor delivered them, is Microsoft at fault if the contractor used a pirated editing software?
- jacobush 7y agoLiable? I hope so. And then they can pass the buck on.
- gattilorenz 7y agoWhy would Microsoft be liable? Do you check if your butcher has illegally bought his knife? Should you be liable, if so?
- jacobush 7y agoHmm... you may be right. But on the other hand, is the steak licensed and copyrighted?
- gattilorenz 7y agoIt's not, but metaphors and analogies only go so far :)
- darkpuma 7y agoThat sort of shit is relevant only to lawyers. A salaried sound designer could have lied to Microsoft just as easily. The nature of the offense isn't actually being changed in any practical sense between the two scenarios.