Linked by Thom Holwerda on Sat 21st Jan 2006 22:42 UTC, submitted by PlatformAgnostic
"With little fanfare, Microsoft just announced that the x64 version of Windows Vista will require all kernel-mode code to be digitally signed. This is very different than the current WHQL program, where the user ultimately decides how they want to handle unsigned drivers. Vista driver developers must obtain a Publisher Identity Certificate (PIC) from Microsoft. Microsoft says they won't charge for it, but they require that you have a Class 3 Commercial Software Publisher Certificate from Verisign. This costs $500 [EUR 412] per year, and as the name implies, is only available to commercial entities."
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RE[4]: Morons strike back
by gubol123 on Mon 23rd Jan 2006 03:33
in reply to "RE[3]: Morons strike back"
Member since:2005-09-12
And why don't you get a job as a admin/developer for your OS of choice ? why is your OS of choice so poor that it can't support you financially ? You speak as if you are doing a favor by administrating an Active directory, or as if AD is some kind of untouchable piece of technology. And still you have to depend on it for your livlihood. I would be more repectable towards a company whose technology which is putting bread on my table. Or if it is so disgusting, i would go around and find a new job where i can enjoy myself while earning my livilihood.
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2005-07-29
Actually, I am a Linux/(Free)BSD user of ~8 years (with a little bit of linux driver tickling), although forced to admin a large Active Directory as part of my day job ... so I understand the flexibility Linux gives me, and experience the pain of Microshaft's inflexibility ... ;-)