According to MS this is what they collect automatically:
* OEM product key
* PC Manufacturer
* OS version
* PID/SID
* BIOS info (make, version, date)
* BIOS MD5 Checksum
This is what they ask for when you register:
* Home, small business or enterprise user
* Brand of PC
* City where PC was purchased
* Country/Region where PC was purchased
* Place of PC purchase
I don't see what the big deal is.
Information found at:
http://www.microsoft.com/genuine/downloads/FAQ.aspx?displaylang=en
Thane Sherrington wrote:
http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20050726.wxmicrosoft0726/BNStory/International/
Looks like Bill will be checking out more than just your CD Keys when
you try to download from Microsoft in the near future.
