Give us a fucking break! Check out this load of shite from Microsoft’s PR hacks (yes, it even has its own virtual Pressroom).

Microsoft Corp. today announced Global Anti-Piracy Day, a simultaneous launch of education initiatives and enforcement actions in 49 countries on six continents to combat the sophisticated, illegal trade of pirated and counterfeit software. The programs announced today include intellectual property awareness campaigns, engagements with partner businesses, educational forums, local law enforcement training, and new legal actions against alleged software counterfeiters and pirates.

Source: Microsoft PressPass

The day aims to provide ‘a 24-hour snapshot of the range of education initiatives and legal actions that take place on an ongoing basis in local markets around the world’.

It’s even got its own tip-off hotline!

Sure, piracy is a problem, and Microsoft (and every other vendor) should work hard to combat it, but announcing a global day is just plain ludicrous. We think this day is much more appropriate.