Sudden closure of many Windows 8 based sites and twitter feeds;Microsoft not involved

[jamescv7]

Sudden closure of many Windows 8 based sites and twitter feeds; Microsoft not involved [Update]

A number of websites that have been known for posting details and leaked images of Windows 8 have closed today. Sources have told us that they have received cease and desist letters from Microsoft relating specifically to leaked images and build details, though this could well be due to companies hosting the content being hassled by the Seattle based company.

The main closure seems to be that of winreview.ru, a site that has become very popular for leaking details of Windows 8 along with many images that have recently been posted around the web. The site posted on twitter that “winreview.ru is not exists anymore because it pointless project for me now. not affiliated with MS requests” while also stating that their twitter feed has now become read-only.

http://www.neowin.net/news/microsoft-forcing-closure-of-many-windows-8-based-sites-and-twitter-feeds

 

[ghost]

Thanks for the info! I don't understand why they act like that. It's their problem those pictures leaked to the internet not some web-site.

 

[Ink]

Update: Another two additional sites have closed as well. http://wst-place.ucoz.com/ and http://staforceteam.clan.su/ with both stating "Violation of Exclusive Rights to Microsoft" as the reasoning. Both of these sites and PCPortal were hosted by the same company, so the likelihood is the company forced their closure.

Update: Both MDL and WinReview.ru are now stating that Microsoft was not the reason behind the closure. MDL have reopened their forums, though screenshots relating to Windows 8 may not be posted. Something has happened behind the scenes relating to Windows 8 screenshots leaked, more news is likely to come out soon.