It is officially confirmed that IBM will not install Windows Vista no matter Windows Vista will be released on time or not. According to LinuxForum 2006, IBM will completely switch to Linux desktops in Germany. This is definitely a significant blow for Microsoft as Microsoft is facing more and more obstacles before this software giant releases her long-waited operating system.
With little fanfare, Microsoft just announced that the x64 version of Windows Vista will require all kernel-mode code to be digitally signed. This is very different than the current WHQL program, where the user ultimately decides how they want to handle unsigned drivers.
Vista driver developers must obtain a Publisher Identity Certificate (PIC) from Microsoft. Microsoft says they won’t charge for it, but they require that you have a Class 3 Commercial Software Publisher Certificate from Verisign. This costs $500 [EUR 412] per year, and as the name implies, is only available to commercial entities.
Read “A Trouble for Developers: Windows Vista Requires Signed Drivers”
After long wait, Microsoft has finally released the Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 for public testing. According to Microsoft Website, the Microsoft Windows Vista Beta 2 is for IT professionals, developers, and technology enthusiasts to try, test and give feedbacks to Microsoft. If you are interested, you can sign up the Windows Vista Customer Preview Program.
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