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It’s more malicious than that, they’re simply not renewing their code signing license hence making the software non-functional.
by itopaloglu83 4mo ago
It’s more malicious than that, they’re simply not renewing their code signing license hence making the software non-functional.
- londons_explore 4mo agoWhich probably allows them to skirt legal liability... After all, a computer with the date set to 2021 will still function...
- cyphar 4mo agoUntil they shut down the server, which will almost certainly be soon after the certificate expires.
- allajfjwbwkwja 4mo agoYep. Scummy, even for Microsoft. Too bad their EULA blocks class action. They were selling it until October 2021, so it's not some ancient system. By building a time bomb into it, they misrepresented what was effectively a $50/year subscription as if it were a $229 purchase. Should be a slam dunk case, but it won't be.
- tjpnz 4mo agoTheir EULA is meaningless in countries with strong consumer protection laws.
- dansquizsoft 4mo agoI didn't know you could block class actions just by stating it in the TOS for a product - thanks for the tip!
- im3w1l 4mo agoI don't think this can be the case given that the program will keep working in reduced functionality mode. This wouldn't be possible in the situation you describe.