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noob

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had to post this
« on: 14 October 2005, 17:25 »


 The bit i like is highlighted red.


 

Designed for Microsoft Windows XP Logo

  Hardware and software products  displaying the Designed for Microsoft Windows XP logo have been tested  for compatibility with Microsoft Windows operating systems through use of  Microsoft-provided testing procedures. For the best performance, Microsoft  recommends using hardware products that display the Designed for Microsoft  Windows XP logo on the external packaging and on the device  itself.

   Software for hardware products with the Designed for Microsoft Windows  XP logo has a digital signature from  Microsoft, indicating that the product was tested for compatibility with Windows  and has not been altered since testing. For the latest updates, including  security fixes, service packs, new Help files, and device drivers, see Windows Update in Help and Support  Center. You may also  want to contact the hardware vendor directly and ask for a device  driver that has met the Designed for Microsoft Windows XP logo  requirements. For more information, visit the Microsoft Windows  Logo Program (go to http://www.microsoft.com/ and  search for "Windows logo program") on the Microsoft Web  site.

  Warning

 
  • Microsoft strongly recommends you only use device drivers with the  Designed for Microsoft Windows XP logo. Installing device drivers that  have not been digitally-signed by Microsoft may disable the system, allow  viruses onto your computer, or otherwise impair the correct operation of your  computer either immediately or in the future.
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Re: had to post this
« Reply #1 on: 14 October 2005, 22:57 »
...however, if you're using Linux, you may safely ignore this warning, and pretty much EVERYTHING ELSE we ever say.  :D

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Re: had to post this
« Reply #2 on: 14 October 2005, 23:17 »
It's nice to see that I'm not the only person who thought the wording in that "warning" looked a little ominous.

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Re: had to post this
« Reply #3 on: 15 October 2005, 01:36 »
Device drivers that install viruses...while I bet it can be done, it'd be much harder to program than just the typical "FREE CELEBRITY SCREENSAVERS.exe".
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Re: had to post this
« Reply #4 on: 15 October 2005, 10:34 »
well i have moved my server back to linux and my dekstop would follow, but the slight problem of being a gamer means i cant.
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Re: had to post this
« Reply #5 on: 15 October 2005, 19:56 »
What's the big deal. Drivers require admin permission and can be used as root kits.
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Re: had to post this
« Reply #6 on: 15 October 2005, 21:37 »
My experience with MS signed drivers is that their stamp of approval is worthless.  I had a MSHQL signed driver that crippled a win 9x box long ago.  

This is just MS trying to control their customers lives more and more. Do they charge companies for the MSHQL certification?  

Can you see the day when MS tries to abuse this?  "Hmmm, Nvidia... your latest drivers include OpenGL.  You need to release DirectX only to earn our MSHQL signiture."
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Re: had to post this
« Reply #7 on: 15 October 2005, 22:50 »
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Can you see the day when MS tries to abuse this?  "Hmmm, Nvidia... your latest drivers include OpenGL.  You need to release DirectX only to earn our MSHQL signiture."

Better yet, "You're going to release Linux drivers too?  You really want that MSHQL certification?"
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Re: had to post this
« Reply #8 on: 15 October 2005, 23:20 »
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Better yet, "You're going to release Linux drivers too? You really want that MSHQL certification?"
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Re: had to post this
« Reply #9 on: 15 October 2005, 23:40 »
LOL! I had this sort of message appear when I installed an old NT Cannon printer driver (there was no XP version) and it works with no problems. I think Windows users should ignore it too.
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Re: had to post this
« Reply #10 on: 16 October 2005, 01:32 »
I live only 30 minuets from the M$ HQ, and I know several people who work at M$, so I get to hear rumors from time to time (most of what I hear is bull, but once in a while it pans out). Anyway, I have heard the rumor that upcoming versions of windows will only use MSHQL drivers, and ignore ones not certified for "stability reasons".

I hope that's not the case! I'm the tech guy for my family and I really don't want to fight the machine to make my uncle's Lexmark printer work.

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Re: had to post this
« Reply #11 on: 16 October 2005, 02:27 »
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Lexmark
That's your problem right there.  No need to blame MS for that one.
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Re: had to post this
« Reply #12 on: 16 October 2005, 02:32 »
Pffft! Not my printer!

Talk to my uncle about that one. In my family, cheap=good (which usually ends up in headaches for me when x doesn't work).

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Re: had to post this
« Reply #13 on: 16 October 2005, 02:51 »
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Pffft! Not my problem!
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Re: had to post this
« Reply #14 on: 16 October 2005, 06:10 »
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That's your problem right there.  No need to blame MS for that one.

My Lexmark Z52, plugged into a Windows 95 box, "broke" two years ago.  A couple months ago, I plugged it into my Linux box, and, somehow, it started working (just needed new ink).

I've always loved that thing....
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