News, Washington:

Microsoft's newest Operating System, Windows Vista [ previously Longhorn ], hit more troubles today.

The owners of the name "Vista" announced they were considering legal action against the software giant for trademark violations.

In response to this, a Microsoft spokesman this morning stated

"In response to our customers' concerns and the tight end of 2006 deadline we are decoupling "Vista" from the next Windows release."

When asked about rumours that Microsoft was considering decoupling the Graphics User Interface (GUI) and returning to FAT-16 to hit the 2006 deadline, the spokesman responded

"Microsoft is committed to providing the best user experience, and we are proud to continue this into the next Windows release."

Nice to see that the Taxpayer's moneys being spent wisely;

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/technology/4650225.stm

I'll sleep easier knowing that this dangerous geek is doing community service...probably in a computer centre somewhere.

Onward and upward, "chipping your PC will be illegal."

"It sends a clear message to anyone tempted to become involved in chipping PC's that this is a criminal offence and will be dealt with accordingly," said Mr Rawlinson, deputy director general of Elspa.

"The modification of PC's is an activity that Elspa's anti-piracy team is prioritising. It is encouraging to see the UK courts do the same."

Will Xbox-Linux be served a writ next??

OK peoples, Tewkesbury on the 9th-10th July.

I'm gonna be there on the 8th to set up, so if people could email me <samwblack AT yahoo DOT com> to tell me who's coming and what day I'll be most obliged.

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Ooo yeah, I repeat I hate windows. Blue screened while running scan disk. :S