Hacker News
new
|
past
|
comments
|
ask
|
show
|
jobs
|
submit
login
lend000
on April 15, 2023
|
parent
|
context
|
favorite
| on:
Intel won't back down on chip ID feature (1999)
I wonder how much Microsoft paid them for this. As I understand it, historically, the Windows license for a particular installation was tied to the CPU's id.
jeffbee
on April 15, 2023
[–]
You do not understand it correctly, then, because very few Intel CPUs have ever contained a readable serial number.
Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.
Guidelines
|
FAQ
|
Lists
|
API
|
Security
|
Legal
|
Apply to YC
|
Contact
Search: