Re: How will PatchGuard change kernel programming?

"smerf" <smerf@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote:

IMHO, this is just another way that Microsoft is increasing its monopoly of
the desktop. First, they don't release all of the OS APIs - except to thier
internal applications developers and "select" Microsoft Partners.

If you have proof of this, you are welcome to file a lawsuit. If not, then
this is just libel.

Now, they are locking people out of 3rd party methods that help to protect
us (like Spysweeper and AVG).

Without kernel hooking, there is much less NEED for 3rd party methods like
Spysweeper and AVG. I view PatchGuard as an eminently good thing.

They are also blocking graphics hooks that make apps
like VNC a viable alternative to the Windows-only Remote Desktop (which is
not on all versions of Windows).

Says who? It's true that the new display driver model is so entirely
different that it will take people some time to figure out how to do hooks
like this. However, VNC works perfectly well without a mirror driver, and
that method will continue to work with Vista.

REALbasic + Linux is looking better and better.

Absolutely nothing is preventing you from following this path right now.
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- Tim Roberts, timr@xxxxxxxxx
Providenza & Boekelheide, Inc.
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