If the limit does not include multiple instances of the same program, this OS could be usable(but barely). The question is what are people going to have as a minimum? Most likely an IM program and a web browser. That means people are really limited to one additional app. Will flash count as an additional app, java, toolbars, download managers, etc? If any of those things count, this is probably a two app system, if not one. If Microsoft is going to give exemption to virus scanners, they are probably going to be sued by other app makers who make apps that run as background helper applications. I don't think google is going to like the fact that their desktop search is going to be an app counted against the limit. Plus manufacturers will not be able to load these things up with promotional software. I just don't see this version ending well in the courts because Microsoft is choosing which apps get to be exempt to the limit.

Still better than the CTO of cisco.

On inauguration day cnn.com live video was banned for using too much bandwidth. Now I know why. It was probably flooding the upload pipe.

The problem is that current software patents don't involve labor or unique ideas. It's not really a technology to look at the fact that windows needs activation and write a patent that covers pre-activation. The patent contains no "technology" or invested "labor hours" that reduces Microsoft's development time in creating their own pre-activation method. Software patents are just general ideas without a method. Such as writing on a piece of paper "device used to communicate via sound across long distances" without any example of a device. Then claiming you own telephones, cellphones, modems, cds, cassette tapes, records, loudspeakers, radio, tv, etc. Without developing anything that helped make any of that work.

Please, get over yourself. If Nasa does not encrypt their communication, that is their problem. The only reason these kids needed to involve Nasa was to get access to the necessary encryption and to set up the interview time.

No it is not a service pack. Vista is actually the code name for Windows 7 Alpha.

Yes. It runs on 32bit IE only. Just for fun the 64bit IE will download and install the activex control without warning you it's 32bit only. So you get stuck unless you think to open the 32bit version of IE.

I know I heard sounds suggesting unwanted contact when I moved my wii when it was still on. These companies use standard pc disk drives. They are not designed to protect against movement. Just lay your console horizontally and you won't have to worry about knocking it over.