From: Mike '/m' 

> Windows Rights Management Client. Windows Vista will include the latest
> Windows RMS client.

Why do they say "Rights" when they really mean "Restrictions"?

 /m


On Tue, 16 Aug 2005 20:25:47 -0400, "Geo"  wrote:

>Secure Startup. As with Windows Server 2003 SP1, Windows Vista will startup
>in a secure boot mode that prevents network-based attacks from infecting the
>system.
>
>Full Volume Encryption. By default, the entire system partition in Windows
>Vista is encrypted to ensure that hackers cannot get at your data if your PC
>is stolen.
>
>Windows Rights Management Client. Windows Vista will include the latest
>Windows RMS client.
>
>Integrated support for TPM hardware. Microsoft's so-called Palladium work
>will ensure that Windows Vista installs on TPM-enabled hardware are as
>secure as is possible. Security features in the OS will store encryption
>keys that rely on the TPM chipset, ensuring that your data will be safe if
>the hard drive is ever removed from the system during physical theft.
>
>----------------------
>
>wow, just what I always wanted.. a secure boot mode so I can't interrupt the
>boot process to fix the system, an encrypted volume so even if my data isn't
>trashed I won't be able to get to it unless I can boot the system, DRM for
>all those who want to limit my ability to work with information in a format
>that I prefer, and Palladium which all by itself is enough to put me off..
>

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