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Microsoft Unveils Windows 7 File-Sharing Beta

Posted by CmdrTaco on from the we-totally-won't-sell-this-information dept.

nandemoari writes "Microsoft yesterday released a trial version of new file-sharing software intended for use with its upcoming and highly-anticipated operating system. The new software allows PC users to swap files with the computers of friends, family, and trusted colleagues along safe, secure channels. Dubbed 'Windows Live ID Sign-in Assistant 6.5,' the beta connects the Windows Live IDs of individual users with a Windows 7 account, essentially building a secure link between data stored on a hard drive and information accessible via Windows Live online."

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  1. They omitted something... by Spazztastic · · Score: 5, Funny

    They forgot to mention that all file transfers including mp3, wma, wmv, mpeg, etc. files will be logged and sent to the RIAA/MPAA.

    Good for family photos, not good for everything.

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    1. Re:They omitted something... by spikenerd · · Score: 5, Funny

      ...that's quite a statement to make with nothing to back it up.

      Good point. Considering Microsoft's long history of consistently putting the user's best interest at the forefront of all their new product releases, we need some pretty strong reasons to *not* trust them implicitly.

    2. Re:They omitted something... by zmollusc · · Score: 5, Funny

      Aw jeez, now i need to get another fuse for my sarcasm-o-meter!

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  2. Traceroute myshare.live.com by Seth+Kriticos · · Score: 5, Funny

    C:> tracert myshare.live.com
    traceroute to myshare.live.com (12.34.56.78), 30 hops max, 40 byte packets
    your.provider.com (234.213.535.213) 43.436 ms 45.114 ms 46.053 ms
    check.riaa.com (234.24.24.546) 43.436 ms 45.114 ms 46.053 ms
    check.mpaa.com (34.57.25.123) 43.436 ms 45.114 ms 46.053 ms
    check.us.gov (34.63.32.467) 43.436 ms 45.114 ms 46.053 ms
    spam.group.net (43.64.32.57) 43.436 ms 45.114 ms 46.053 ms
    myshare.live.com (234.213.535.213) 43.436 ms 45.114 ms 46.053 ms

    *connection successfully established*

  3. Security by K_E_Morr · · Score: 5, Funny

    I'm sure this thing will be completely bullet proof security wise.