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Microsoft Demands Removal Of Longhorn Images
bonch writes "After the previously reported release of the Longhorn beta at this year's WinHEC, Neowin and other Windows sites are reporting that Microsoft is going around sending legal letters demanding removal of Longhorn Build 5048 screenshots. Paul Thurrott discusses it on his site, stating that Microsoft never told anyone beforehand not to post screenshots of the publicly available beta, and links to the new galleries he has up now. 'Enjoy it while it lasts.'"
First Apple sues to get the names of the people who leaked the Tiger release and now Microsoft is shitting all over people posting screenshots of Longhorn.
It won't be long until every independant source of information in the US is silenced and/or will only be allowed to publish press releases. Yes, companies have a right to protect their intellectual property and trade secrets, but that right is not universal and must always be weighed against the interests of the public's right to know.
I can't see how these screenshots have harmed Microsoft in any way and this whole affair is beginning to look like a ham-handed approach to a information related to a beta release.
You'd think they would look at this as a cheap customer survey. They could fix or amend any features that the user community thought were less than appealing.
No, Bill and Steve had to reach for the lawyers again.
"Rocky Rococo, at your cervix!"
Looks better, is available today, is free and just works.
What is that you want to turn Slashdot into when posting torrent links to proprietary, incomplete software? Reading Slashdot or being an open-source developer does not justify spreading junk like Windows around. Legal or not, you do realize it's just not right, don't you?
Truly, I'm astounded.
Clueless would be a better description.
I'm at a loss for words.
Obviously you have an abundance of hot air, but have little to add other than criticism.
No wonder you posted AC.
"Rocky Rococo, at your cervix!"