Windows Genuine Advantage. It is a system from Microsoft that detects whether or not you have a genuine copy of Windows, and if not, displays annoying messages and denies access to many Windows downloads. WGA is prone to failure.
Oh crap... WGA keeps popping up a box telling me my Windows isn't genuine. Now I cant download Media Player 11. What the fuck, I've got the COA right here!
by computer_guy February 18, 2008
Get the WGAmug. A digital audio/video player made by SanDisk, which also includes an FM radio, voice recorder, and image viewer. A Sansa is cheaper than an iPod, but is way better for the money.
By installing RockBox on your Sansa, you can add games, applications, and more. Also, with RockBox, a Sansa can actually play videos longer than 10 minutes in length and can play MPEG files with much better compression than the default firmware's MJPEG-in-MOV files.
By installing RockBox on your Sansa, you can add games, applications, and more. Also, with RockBox, a Sansa can actually play videos longer than 10 minutes in length and can play MPEG files with much better compression than the default firmware's MJPEG-in-MOV files.
by computer_guy September 29, 2008
Get the sansamug. A string of numbers and letters used to identify a software product and make sure that the user is using a valid copy. Sometimes referred to as a CD key.
I had to type in the 25-digit Windows XP product key in TWICE cause I mistyped one letter.
I bet Windows 2099 will require users to enter a 200-digit product key and then re-confirm it.
I bet Windows 2099 will require users to enter a 200-digit product key and then re-confirm it.
by computer_guy February 18, 2008
Get the product keymug. Somebody who is very good with computers and does not have a normal social life.
Sometimes the term "geek" can be used to describe someone with a strong interest for something other than computers.
Sometimes the term "geek" can be used to describe someone with a strong interest for something other than computers.
I'm a computer geek. I can set up Active Directory, write an executable program, and run Windows in a virtual machine, but there's no way I can ask a girl out on a date.
She's a history geek.
She's a history geek.
by computer_guy February 16, 2008
Get the geekmug. The act of illegally copying and distributing commercial software. Software piracy can range from simply letting a friend "borrow" a CD-ROM to actually selling pirated software and passing it off as genuine.
Software companies employ various methods to fight piracy, including product activation and CD keys.
Software companies employ various methods to fight piracy, including product activation and CD keys.
My friend let me borrow his Office CD; I accepted, even though this was software piracy.
Those guys selling copies of Windows Vista Ultimate for $15 a copy are guilty of software piracy.
Those guys selling copies of Windows Vista Ultimate for $15 a copy are guilty of software piracy.
by computer_guy February 18, 2008
Get the software piracymug. Certificate of Authenticity. It is a holographic sticker that comes with Microsoft software (including Windows and Office) and is usually attached to the side or bottom of a computer to indicate that the software installed on the computer is genuine (not pirated).
My copy of Windows XP is genuine; I have the COA stuck to the side panel of my computer.
I bought a copy of Windows for $10 from some guy in an alley, and it didn't come with a COA. No wonder Microsoft refuses to activate it for me!
I bought a copy of Windows for $10 from some guy in an alley, and it didn't come with a COA. No wonder Microsoft refuses to activate it for me!
by computer_guy February 18, 2008
Get the COAmug. The new interface in Windows Vista. Aero uses hardware rendering, and thus is smoother than previous Windows interfaces. It allows application windows to have translucent borders, and allows you to flip through your windows in 3D.
Aero was originally an acronym for "Authentic, Energetic, Reflective, Open". However this acronym has been dropped.
Aero requires a premium edition of Vista (Home Premium, Business, Ultimate), at least 1GB of RAM, and a 128MB 3D-enabled video card.
Aero was originally an acronym for "Authentic, Energetic, Reflective, Open". However this acronym has been dropped.
Aero requires a premium edition of Vista (Home Premium, Business, Ultimate), at least 1GB of RAM, and a 128MB 3D-enabled video card.
My new Vista computer's running Aero. I love the transparent borders and all the eye candy.
What the fuck? My Vista Basic laptop with 512MB of RAM doesn't have Aero!
What the fuck? My Vista Basic laptop with 512MB of RAM doesn't have Aero!
by computer_guy March 01, 2008
Get the aeromug.