Windows Vista and Me

23rd Nov 2007 by Chris

Technically speaking

Before there was Windows Vista, we heard much buzzwords from Windows Longhorn topics and writeups.  Rumors about a new Windows version that is killing the hacking spree focused on Windows.

As much as I hate hackers (because they do not use ethics–most of the time), I also don’t like the overly defensive measures of Microsoft.  I think that, the main reason I’d like to adhere to the thought of using unlicensed/pirated/cracked Windows versions is that I won’t really use Windows as a platform for kicking off business platforms or models.  Of course, I’m speaking for myself.  I’d rather use cracked ones for simply browsing through the net and hunting freewares and free services that I can use.

When there came about topics and articles about Longhorn, it made me skeptical and curious.  When in 2005, the change of Longhorn’s name came about, I think it made a better feel or anticipation for the general IT audience.  Longhorn itself has brought a negative impact on the majority of the IT people around the globe.  One of the few items that has been remarkable enough to be remembered about the talks on Longhorn is about WinFS, and the other one was Palladium. more…