Vista Security The 'Longest Suicide Note in History'?

rar42 writes "The Inquirer is reporting on an analysis of Vista by Peter Gutmann — a medical imaging specialist. This isn't the usual anti-Microsoft story — just a professional looking at what is going to happen to his computer if it is upgraded to Microsoft Vista. From the article: 'Windows Vista includes an extensive reworking of core OS elements in order to provide content protection for so-called "premium content", typically HD data from Blu-Ray and HD-DVD sources. Providing this protection incurs considerable costs in terms of system performance, system stability, technical support overhead, and hardware and software cost,' says Gutmann."

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Re:Wrong job description.

[WilliamSChips]

I wish Michael Sims were still here so that he could push you and your ilk into hell. I prefer Piquepaille and PreacherTom to you. It's one link, ignore it.
Oh right, you're hating because hating is easier than thinking.

What is happening to /.?

[TheAwfulTruth]

This story is nothing but the ramblings of someone that has never used or seen a product but proclaims to know all kinds of horrible things about it which in fact have absolutely nothing to do with him or his work anyway. There is ZERO information in this article. "News for nerds" no no more. There is not one tiny nerdy piece of factual or technical information presented here. It is 100% FUD and put on the front page for no other reason than it is "anti-Vista".

Shame on you /.!

Then we have the article about smashing your RFID chip with a hammer to disable it. How many levels of neanderthol is that? No mention of the fact that you can buy RFID secure wallets (THat's atleast a little bit nerdy) from multiple sources that prevent the problem in an elegant way that won't get you arrested (contrary to what that person postulates). Or AT LEAST it could have been an article on using your microwave, that would have been a tiny bit nerdy (but still stupid).

Come on! PLEASE stop sinking onto National Enquirer terrirtory!!! Reject FUD and reject stupidity for the love of...