[AccessD] OT - VISTA only and XP Phase out?

Grrrrr...!

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Karen Rosenstiel
Seattle WA USA

 -------------- Original message ----------------------
From: "Gustav Brock" <Gustav at cactus.dk>
> Hi Karen
> 
> That's the point; you don't. DRM is defined by the really big boys to keep a 
> hand on your pockets.
> Now, I've never copied an audio cd so I don't care, but do you have the need, 
> keep a box with WinXP and/or Ubuntu for the purpose.
> 
> As for the popups, you can define secure zones or folders (I don't recall the 
> exact name). By default, any (mapped) folder on a network drive is considered 
> "unsafe". Yes, the price for added security is high.
> 
> /gustav
> 
> >>> krosenstiel at comcast.net 03-05-2007 15:15 >>>
> Hi Gustav,
> How do I remove the DRM stuff? I just got a hot damn laptop with Vista
> Ultimate. Also, how can I make the thing stop asking me for security
> confirmation for just about any activity?
> 
> Thanks. 
> 
> 
> Regards,
>  
> Karen Rosenstiel
> Seattle WA USA
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com 
> [mailto:accessd-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gustav Brock
> Sent: Thursday, May 03, 2007 1:11 AM
> To: accessd at databaseadvisors.com 
> Subject: Re: [AccessD] OT - VISTA only and XP Phase out?
> 
> Hi John et al
> 
> Also, I must admit that the graphic design of the Vista GUI is so much
> better than the ugly Fisher-Price shell of XP. Since MacOS X, Windows has
> looked like a student's work in comparison. Now that has changed with
> Avalon, Windows Presentation Foundation, which is truly innovative, and the
> default layout meets the highest graphic standards; at last a pro machine
> will look pro too in use.
> 
> This is not to defend all the compatibility issues and the nasty DRM stuff
> (which should be removed right away).
> 
> /gustav
> 
> >>> jwcolby at colbyconsulting.com 02-05-2007 22:08 >>>
> 
> Vista is a definite step forward.  I too abhor the DRM crap they are forcing
> on us, but other than that I think it is a significant step forward in most
> other respects.  And yep, it will force us onto more powerful platforms.  
> 
> That is just the price we pay to play the game.
> 
> 
> 
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