Ed Bott begins a three part series that examines some of the specific FUD claims about Vista’s DRM. Keep reading →

Ed Bott talks about how he setup a machine to playback HD video on a Vista PC, and notes that Vista’s DRM doesn’t come into play. Keep reading →

• A short chat with a MSDN Concierge about SP1
  It’s sounding like SP1 could be released in September around the TechEd 2007.
  (tags: SP1 Beta )
• CoCreate Announces OneSpace Modeling is Certified for Windows Vista
  CoCreate Software, Inc., a leading provider of 3rd generation PLM software applications for high-tech electronics and machinery, today announced that CoCreate OneSpace Modeling has received the Certified for Windows Vista logo.
  (tags: Software Certification Compatibility )

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Ed Bott, who a few days ago clarified a lot of the FUD going around with Vista’s DRM, now posts that the original writer of the FUD (Gutmann) is taking his toys and going home. Gutmann had time to raise a stink, but has no time to defend his position. Keep reading →

• Provilla Extends Leak Prevention to Vista
  If you need enterprise data leak protection (DLP) then Provilla’s LeakProof software may help, as it is now Vista compatible.
  (tags: Security Software )
• Busting the FUD about Vista?s DRM
  Ed Bott weighs in on the DRM issue I mentioned yesterday and does a good job draging that FUD through the mud.
  (tags: DRM Review )

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Ed Bott weighs in on the DRM issue I mentioned yesterday and does a good job draging that FUD through the mud. Keep reading →

• Vista Prevents Users Playing High-Def Content
  Here’s more detail on the High-Def arguements. If what they say is true, that home captured HD is prevented, that’s one thing, but if it’s all commercial, that’s another. In the end, DRM sucks, but Vista certainly isn’t the first or last to use it.
  (tags: DRM HD-DVD Video )
• Vista SP1 brings small UI tweaks, including refreshed ?NO GUI? boot splash & volume sliders.
  Here’s a couple screen shots of some UI enhancements in the leaked SP1 beta
  (tags: Beta SP1 GUI )

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Here’s more detail on the High-Def arguements. If what they say is true, that home captured HD is prevented, that’s one thing, but if it’s all commercial, that’s another. In the end, DRM sucks, but Vista certainly isn’t the first or last to use it. Keep reading →

• Save 1-4% More Battery Life With Windows Vista Battery Saver
  Seems like an option that should be built into Vista by default…
  (tags: Customize Battery Aero )
• Vista drivers | Ed Bott?s Windows Expertise
  Ed is building a ‘Vista Master Driver List’, something I’ve contemplated myself. If you’re looking for drivers, this is one place you should probably check out.
  (tags: Drivers )

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FairUse4WM strips Windows Media DRM 10 and 11, and is now Vista compatible. Keep reading →