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States Demand Windows Source Code

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the just-refuse-secret-source-software dept.

Zeb writes: "Looks like the states who are continuing the anti-trust case don't believe MS' claim that they cannot provide a stripped down version of Windows. They want MS to release the source code so they can verify MS' claims . Maybe MS shot itself in the foot here?" The Register has a story as well.

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  1. Someone call the FAA! by Telastyn · · Score: 2, Offtopic

    'cuz pigs are about to fly.

  2. Which features can't be removed? by UsonianAutomatic · · Score: 3, Offtopic
    Microsoft spokesman Jim Desler said the company had proved during the trial that it is impossible to remove software features from Windows without damaging the operating system.

    I got rid of Internet Explorer a few months ago, and my system is just fine.

    I wonder if their proof involved deleting C:\winnt\system32\kernel32.dll.