• Microsoft outlines Vista desktop search changes
  Microsoft is now releasing details on how they will satisfy the court order to allow their search feature to work with third-party tools. It’ll be in SP1, and Microsoft is providing details to help others avoid performance issues as well.
  (tags: SP1 Beta Search Legal )
• Windows Vista Team Blog : Give the Group Policy team your feedback
  If you use Group Policy to manage Vista, give your feedback here!
  (tags: Group Policy GPO )

Microsoft is now releasing details on how they will satisfy the court order to allow their search feature to work with third-party tools. It’ll be in SP1, and Microsoft is providing details to help others avoid performance issues as well. Keep reading →

• ATI Driver Flaw Exposes Vista Kernel to Attackers
  Be careful if you have an ATI video card, there is a flaw that can allow an attacker access to the kernel.
  (tags: Hack Drivers ATI )
• Blocked Vendor Disses Vista
  Linchpin Labs, whos’ utility that allows unsigned drivers to be loaded in Vista, responds to Microsoft’s actions of having their digital certificate revoked, and having Defender identify it as a threat.
  (tags: Legal Security Drivers )

Linchpin Labs, whos’ utility that allows unsigned drivers to be loaded in Vista, responds to Microsoft’s actions of having their digital certificate revoked, and having Defender identify it as a threat. Keep reading →

• TiVo Desktop 2.5 Is Here
  If you’ve got a TiVo, you can now run the TiVo Desktop software on your Vista system. It also now allows you to transfer Divx and Xvid videos to your TiVo, and works with iTunes.
  (tags: TiVo Software Compatibility )
• Vista, wireless kept off core Olympic IT roster
  Ouch, another blow to Vista. Previously announced as being the ‘OS of the 2008 Games’, it will now take a back seat to XP, as the organizers worry about Vista’s stability.
  (tags: PR )

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Microsoft’s motion to dismiss the case which has them being sued over their ‘Windows Vista Capable’ and Express Upgrade programs was denied. Keep reading →

• Vista Makes Forensic PC Exam Easier for Lawyers
  Any of you criminals out there probably shouldn’t upgrade to Vista!
  (tags: Legal )
• Windows Vista: Kill By Pressing Just 2 Keys
  Holding down the Windows key and the ‘E’ for 30 seconds will open so many ‘Computer’ windows that the system will become unresponsive. I tried it, and the Explorer definitely freaked out, crashed, and restarted itself.
  (tags: Crash )

Any of you criminals out there probably shouldn’t upgrade to Vista! Keep reading →

I know why they still need to have trials like this, but it sure does seem pointless! Keep reading →

• Legal fight over ‘Vista capable’ PCs gets trial date: October 2008
  I know why they still need to have trials like this, but it sure does seem pointless!
  (tags: Legal )
• Warning: ZoneAlarm 7.1 Reported to Kill Vista Cracks
  Not sure what incentive ZoneAlarm would have to remove Vista hacks, but some are claiming it is happening.
  (tags: Security Hack Software )

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