Re: Now that's monopoly power...

Alan Baker wrote:
In article <a4d86$48419bd3$3878@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>,
Lurky <hidden@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:

Alan Baker wrote:
<http://www.computerworld.com/action/article.do?command=viewArticleBasic&;
articleId=9091618&source=rss_news50>

'May 31, 2008 (Computerworld) Microsoft Corp. will require hardware makers to test their device drivers on Windows 7 to receive certification for Windows Vista, according to documents posted on the company's site.

In a long explanation (download PDF)of the Windows Logo Program, Microsoft spelled out the new requirement. "Beginning with the release of the first beta of the next operating system, all Windows Vista client and Windows Server 2008 submissions must include a complete [set of] test logs for the new beta OS," the company said in the document.'

IOW, it doesn't matter what you, the hardware maker want, you'll do it Microsoft's way.
Naturally if you write a driver for an operating system, you must follow the requirements of that system and test it for proper operation and compatibility.

Why do you find that objectionable?

Why don't you find it objectionable that a company can't just get certification for Windows Vista?

Why should I object having software compatible with the next iteration of Windows before it arrives?

Why do they have to involve themselves in Microsoft's software development effort for a product that Microsoft may never deliver?

To avoid a repeat of the XP to Vista transition problems.

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