<![CDATA[Gizmodo: feds]]> http://tags.gizmodo.com/assets/base/img/thumbs140x140/gizmodo.com.png <![CDATA[Gizmodo: feds]]> http://gizmodo.com/tag/feds http://gizmodo.com/tag/feds <![CDATA[Intel and Department of Transportation Avoid Vista Like the Plague]]> Confirming what everyone pretty much already knew—that Vista upgrades are going to be slow coming—Intel CEO Paul Otellini told attendees at the Bank of America Technology conference that he knew "of no organization doing an upgrade before SP1," adding that "Intel isn't upgrading either (until SP1)."

The U.S. Department of Transportation and FAA are no more progressive, with an "indefinite moratorium" on the "Wow." DoT CIO Daniel Mintz stated that "there appears to be no compelling technical or business case for upgrading to these new Microsoft software products. Furthermore, there appears to be specific reasons not to upgrade." Ouch.

If the ban is long-term, it could sting Microsoft's pocketbook more than its pride, as InfoWeek notes it "sells millions of dollars in software to the feds annually." It seems like some good Vista news can't come fast enough for Microsoft. Mediocre sales, driver and software compatibility issues, and middling reviews have dominated coverage, and this is after long delays getting it shipped.

Undoubtedly as a result, it hasn't been quite the boon to the bottom line that they had probably hoped. For what it's worth, I think Vista looks nice. – Matt Buchanan

Microsoft Hit By U.S. DOT Ban On Windows Vista, Explorer 7, and Office 2007 [InformationWeek via Fark]
Intel won't upgrade to Vista until SP1 [Between the Lines]

]]> http://gizmodo.com/index.php?op=postcommentfeed&postId=242107&view=rss&microfeed=true <![CDATA[Man Sues Microsoft for Failing to Keep His Porn Stash Secure]]> A Connecticut man who was jailed on illegal gun possession is now suing Microsoft, HP, and Circuit City claiming all three companies failed to keep his computer safe from the Feds, who uncovered his porn collection after seizing and cracking into his password-protected PC. Michael Alan Crooker is seeking $200,000 in compensatory and punitive damages, saying MS' Internet Explorer failed to delete his browsing history, which was easily traced back to various porn sites. He's also suing HP and Circuit City for selling him an "insecure" PC. Chances are he won't see a dime from either company, but let that be a lesson to anyone who thinks tossing a file into the Recycle Bin means it's gone forever. – Louis Ramirez

Microsoft Should Have Protected My Porn Stash [Inquirer]

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