Suspected illegal use of open source code, Microsoft suspended Win7 upgrade tool download

  

After an angry open source blog post to the Windows blog, Microsoft has stopped the Windows 7 download tool that was previously exposed to improper use of the GPL open source code. For details: "Copying open source code in Microsoft Windows 7 USB/DVD tools? 》.

It is understood that Microsoft uses a GPLv2-based ImageMaster software tool code, although this code is free to be used, but has its own terms, such as sharing any changes made to the code.

Microsoft confirmed that it has begun to review a problem and closed its online store download business until Microsoft's investigation is completed, and apologizes to customers.

Microsoft has been exploring ways to migrate Windows 7, which solves the problem of upgrading operating systems for laptops and other computers without optical drives.

Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool is very useful. It is a very useful tool for U disk/DVD installation and upgrade when you upgrade Windows 7. See: "Microsoft released special tools to support U disk direct installation /upgrade Windows7, "How to install and upgrade Windows7 from a USB flash drive, such as a netbook"


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