There’s a saying in the IT journalism world: if there’s no news, go after Microsoft.

So, by pure accident (yeah, right) here’s more Microsoft (and comic-related) news: Microsoft has a new anti-piracy campaign. It uses an animated form of what is essential a drawn comic, and it can be seen on Microsoft Software Piracy Protection site.

My guess is that the comic form is chosen to better communicate with the young crowd. The comic (or the cartoon, whichever you prefer) is, of course, laughable - the dead-serious music, the evil look in the piracy advocate’s eyes, and the panic that spreads in the office when the viruses and trojans start spreading - it won’t convert any kids (kids really don’t care about tech-support, you know), and it sure as hell won’t leave an impression on intelligent adults. It’s drawn quite well, though.