64-Bit Vista Kernel Will Be a "Black Box" 402
ryanskev writes with news from RSA Europe, where a Microsoft VP spoke bluntly about the lock-down that will apply to 64-bit Vista. From the article: "Microsoft will operate 64-bit versions of Windows Vista as a tabernacle, with the kernel as the holy of holies, where only its own high priests of security may venture." While Microsoft has seemed to be making some concessions to the likes of Symantec and McAfee, considerable doubt remains as to their ultimate future.
Re:I'm confused (Score:4, Funny)
It makes sense if you think of it in the typical French Canadian usage of the word Tabernac!
Joe Blow (Score:5, Funny)
Microsoft also warned 32-Bit users to be careful, because if you run the 32-Bit version, you're screwed
no, no, no (Score:5, Funny)
the os isn't a black box, the os needs a black box
you know, for when it crashes
Quite right (Score:1, Funny)
Re:Worth mentioning ... (Score:3, Funny)
Am I the only one who read that as,
"The kernel will be the holiest of holy kernels in history, spouting more holes per square inch than any preceding set of kernel holes in history."
Something tells me he used a bad phrase.
Aw, yeah, it's time for the Ballmer Boogy! (Score:1, Funny)
Using linux kernel src code ;) (Score:2, Funny)
Re:Sounds like the right plan (Score:2, Funny)
Re:I'm confused (Score:3, Funny)
As you can see from the trailer, the Tabernacle is indestructible and ever-lasting. So it's a good choice.
Microsoft Translation (Score:5, Funny)
Security Through Obscurity (Score:3, Funny)
Typo (Score:1, Funny)