Yeah, Afraid I don't see where it reads that Bill says he's controlling it either:
"...Anyone can certify "Palladium" hardware or software, and it is expected that many companies and organizations will offer this service. Allowing multiple parties to independently evaluate and certify "Palladium"-capable systems means that users will be able to obtain verification of the system's operation from organizations that they trust." It's all a bit vague at this stage, worth keeping an eye on... Cheers, Conor -----Original Message----- From: Andrew Thomas [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Steve, Just had a quick read over it and I don't know where you get the idea from about Bill choosing what consumers can and can't run on their machines. The article specifically states that the end user can choose to turn off Palladium if they want and the OS will run like normal. I personally think it is a great idea in concept expecially for server machines in which you want everything to be as secure as possible and you only have a limited number of applications that you actually run (IIS, SQL Server). Using Palladium you could ensure that the applications you are using are fully secure and certified. I think that microsoft will give the responsibility for certifying hardware and software as "palladium" to 3rd party dealers, much like they have (or are going to) do with Microsoft passport. I think you are taking it to extremes with your Microsoft paranoia, but let the debating begin.... :) Cheers, Andrew Disclaimer: I didn't read the whole article so I could have completely mis-understood the point of Palladium so please forigve me if that is the case. -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Steve Peacocke Take a look at http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2002/jul02/0724palladiumwp.asp Our dear, dear friend Billy-boy may have come up with a winner for him and a loser for everyone else (again?). This feature in future Windows version can have the effect of shutting out all applications that Billy does not want. This means that if Billy wants a particular market then he can refuse a particular application ability to run. However, his will. Much cheaper than his cost of destroying Netscape. How can it effect you and I? Well if Billy wants, he can charge you and I a sum of money to have our programs acceptable for running on Windows. All in the name of National Security and personal rights and Mother and Apple Pie of course. What are your thoughts? Steve --------------------------------------------------------------------------- New Zealand Delphi Users group - Delphi List - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Website: http://www.delphi.org.nz To UnSub, send email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] with body of "unsubscribe delphi" Web Archive at: http://www.mail-archive.com/delphi%40delphi.org.nz/
