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Longhorn Will Have Ability to Ban External Storage Devices

Posted by michael on from the no-ipod-for-you dept.

slashdotbs writes "CNET is reporting that Microsoft will allow IT managers to block devices such as USB memory keys and - shockingly! - iPods. The article refers to 'the threat posed by digital storage devices'."

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  1. How much do you want to bet... by macthulhu · · Score: 0, Troll

    That the only thing blocked by default will be the iPod?

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    Someday a real rain is gonna come...

  2. Re:Whatever by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    Did you really expect a Windows dwebie to understand how a real OS works?