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Submission + - "Clean Install" Vista w/upgrade DVDs

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AlHunt

on Wednesday January 31, 2007 @08:38PM

AlHunt writes: "Daltytech.com is reporting a workaround to do a fresh install of Vista from your Upgrade DVD, based on an internal document from Microsoft. From TFA:

Just when everyone thought that all hope was lost when it comes to performing a clean install with a Windows Vista Upgrade DVD, a gleam of light can now be seen at the end of the tunnel. A new workaround proposed by Paul Thurrott (via Microsoft internal documents) has been confirmed to work by DailyTech.
According to the article, Microsoft's requirement is that Vista be installed over a pre-existing XP installation, invalidating the old XP license in the process."

Submission + - Novell to Join the Dark Side

Submitted by Anonymous Coward on Friday November 03, 2006 @05:40AM

An anonymous reader writes: Novell announced today that it is to join forces with Microsoft! From the Collaboration FAQ: 'They have signed three related agreements which, taken together, will greatly enhance interoperability between Linux and Windows and give customers greater flexibility in their IT environments. Under a technical cooperation agreement, Novell and Microsoft will work together in three primary areas to deliver new solutions to customers: virtualization, web services management and document format compatibility. Under a patent cooperation agreement, Microsoft and Novell provide patent coverage for each others customers, giving customers peace of mind regarding patent issues. Finally, under a business cooperation agreement, Novell and Microsoft are committing to dedicate marketing and sales resources to promote joint solutions.' Is it April Fools already?

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