I downloaded IE7, as the screwed up computer they gave me at work locks up with Firefox, but when I tried to install it, it told me it wouldn't install unless I installed WGA, so I cancelled the installation. It gave me the usual Microsoft FUD that WGA was a critical component to the proper operation of my computer and may God have mercy on my soul if I passed up on this critical and essential upgrade to my computer, and that they didn't really want to play with me and were going to pick up their dolly and dishes and go home if I didn't install WGA.
I continued to click cancel until they gave up. Maybe IE7 is good, but it's not worth it to me to install WGA.
That's absolutely the best description I've ever read of it. Thanks. I'm glad I don't have to deal with it.