Editing Windows (section)

=== Windows Users are Treated as Criminals ===

* Product Activation - Users of Windows are all filthy software pirates until proven otherwise, nice! The activation scheme makes zero sense. Pirates remove activation via various cracks and techniques and therefore are not bothered by activation. Legitimate end-users however are harassed by it any time they need to reinstall (which is required excessively often on Windows to remove excess kludge that builds up over time).
* New computers are often shipped without Windows installation discs. Presumably this is to prevent end-users from 'sharing' their copy of Windows. I paid for my copy of Windows with my machine, what good is this expensive license key sticker if I can't use it? Even an option to purchase a generic OEM installation disc (media only, no license) is not available to end-users. I really appreciate the fact that in Microsoft's view I simply cannot be trusted with possession of software I paid for.