Vista Hackers Get Busy

An anonymous reader writes "Microsoft's long-awaited Windows Vista release Thursday for business customers will get more than just the passing attention of network administrators. That's because hackers will be eagerly waiting to do what hackers do best: start some mischief." Some folks on the Black Hat set got a sneak peek at Vista earlier this year, so they've had time to prepare.

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Helping Hacker Culture Grow

[foobsr]

If you are a writer or journalist, don't say or write hacker when you mean cracker. If you work with writers or journalists, educate them on this issue and push them to do the right thing. If you catch a newspaper or magazine abusing the work `hacker', write them and straigten them out (this appendix includes a model letter).

The New Hacker's Dictionary

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Re:Hack WGA First

[Five Bucks!]

As I said in my previous comment, "I'm only speaking from my perspective, but I'm sure others share my sentiment."

That said, I do agree with you. It would be foolhardy to say Windows is always greater than Linux or OSX - disregarding inherent security and stability issues, the OS that is best depends on the one that allows you to work most proficiently. For me, it is Windows; but I'm competent enough such that I could become proficient with Linux. It's just that the latest in gaming is usually released for Windows.

Re:The most retarded story ever?

[MioTheGreat]

By replacing two files in Vista with their RC2 counterparts, you were able to trick Vista into thinking it was RC2 for key and activation purposes.