SP1 may have stopped a couple of the hacks being used to get around activation, but that hasn’t stopped the hackers. Vista Loader apparently works on Vista SP1. Keep reading →

• Windows Vista Team Blog : Language Packs and Windows Vista SP1
  If you’re running any language packs outside of the 5 main ones, you’ll have to wait on SP1 until the language packs for it are ready.
  (tags: SP1 Language )
• Opinion: Vista, the sushi of operating systems
  Another Computerworld anti-Vista piece.
  (tags: PR )

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A new crack, or the same old OEM BIOS crack that SP1 and upcoming updates will already kill? Keep reading →

Microsoft today gave more details about how various Vista activation exploits will be handled by the soon to be released SP1, and beyond. Their Windows Genuine Advantage blog gives some of the details on what will happen to machines running an exploit, and reveals that not only will SP1 be looking for these exploits, but a soon to come Windows Update as well. The notice you may get from this update borders on humorous. Keep reading →

• Windows Vista SP1 Slipstreaming FAQ
  Apparently one cannot directly slip-stream SP1 into a Vista image. Instead, you must install the image, apply SP1, then recapture the image. Lame.
  (tags: SP1 Slip-Stream )
• Microsoft?s Windows Vista Advertising Campaign Taken To “The Big Screen”
  Looks like Microsoft is pushing to get Vista included in movies as a subtle form of promotion.
  (tags: PR )

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Hackers are still finding ways to hack Vista SP1 licensing. Keep reading →

By now you probably know that Vista SP1 Beta is available to a select few testers. If you’re somewhat savy, you may know how to find it on the P2P sites, where it is available for download. But did you know that you can get it directly from Microsoft, through Windows Update, with only a very small, simple hack? Keep reading →

• Microsoft: Vista’s ‘Black Screen of Death’ Is a Hoax
  Ignore the link from yesterday to this story, looks like it’s not true.
  (tags: PR Hack Piracy )
• Black screen of darkness to haunt Vista pirates
  If your Vista isn’t genuine, you may be headed to the dark side soon!
  (tags: Legal )

Ignore the link from yesterday to this story, looks like it’s not true. Keep reading →

• Vista Codec Package 4.4.9 Final
  The latest update to this code package includes an updated AC3Filter and ffdshow, and has some bug fixes as well.
  (tags: Codec Software )
• Featured Windows Vista Download: Get Virtual Desktops on Vista
  Get multiple desktops that allow key combo’s to jump between them.
  (tags: Desktop Software Beta )

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