If you are going to use pirated software, use Microsoft software.

“If you are going to become a pirate, please copy and use our software illegally,” said Microsoft Business Unit President Jeff Raikes.

This statement from such an official of a company that has been fighting against pirates for many years and defending copyright compliance is at least strange.

Reikis said a week ago at the Morgan Stanley Technology conference in San Francisco that Microsoft helps to some extent piracy, since a person who bought pirated software can later buy a licensed version.

Jeff noted that the above does not mean that the company will cease to deal with vendors and users of pirated software.
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It was also said that for the poor, Microsoft is developing a scheme called “pay-as-you-go” , which allows you to rent licensed software.