An article about the new Key server being backported to Win2K3.

http://blogs.zdnet.com/microsoft/?p=257

I shudder to think of what Activation 3.0 will be.  Perhaps you'll have to submit a full brain scan to ensure that you aren't even THINKING of pirating MSFT software.

I work at a small business and we're de-and-re provisioning new virtual systems all the time.  It seems like the new activation will specifically make this harder for us.

Worse, this is branded as a "feature" for businesses to "help them manage their keys."  Uh huh...

Keep in mind that I'm a MSFT fan. I guess I won't be touching IIS7 with a 10 foot pole, as nice as the new features are.

Sorry for the rant.  It's just a little sad MS has started to treat its customers like criminals.

Sad