Russian ATM runs on unactivated copy of Windows

Granted, we'd be a tad more surprised about this if it wasn't found in Russia, but this one defies logic regardless. While we're unsure if tricksters have figured out a way to siphon unthinkable quantities of cash from this particular ATM, the owners should be ashamed of themselves for running a (presumably pirated) unactivated copy of Windows on the public banking machine. Of course, there's quite a few workarounds for this problem if you take the time to look, but seriously, who skimps on a product activation code when running a multi-million (billion?) dollar banking operating?

[Via TheRawFeed]

[ethana2 Posted Jun 10th 2007 8:04AM]

They should really be using Linux, though, as the first guy pointed out...

And calling the Russians communists is like saying we have democracy in the US. It has not been implemented, it has been attempted, largely failed, and used as a catchphrase. I myself happen to be a democratic socialist who believes in teledemocracy(software implemented in a more rectifying manner than simple majority, of course) and the private ownership of physical property. Don't assume we're not out there, and don't assume that just because the majority does it without thinking, something is correct. Those are the people that use Windows, IE, and QWERTY.
Linux, Firefox, and Colemak, all the way.

[(Unverified) Posted Aug 22nd 2007 7:24AM]

Just wanted to say that I was met with the same activation screen when trying to withdraw money in an ATM here in Trondheim, Norway as well.
Unfortunately I forgot to take a picture of it.
It belonged to a small but legit bank, and they fixed it pretty quick, so I assume this is just something that can happen from time to time.
Not very reassuring.