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Martin Brinkmann over at ghacks.net brings us info on Windows 10 security changes:
The company started to open up only recently and reveal additional information about Windows 10. It published a lengthy blog post today on the Windows For Your Business blog that details security improvements coming to the operating system.
Aimed at business and enterprise customers, it provides insight for consumers as well.
One of the changes discussed in the blog post is how Microsoft plans to change how users identify themselves on the system. Microsoft plans to eliminate single-factor authentication systems such as user/password log ins by building improved protection right into the operating system.
Yeah, I know we're way off normal in Linux usership around here but we still have relatives whose computers we have to fix, so...
(Score: 2) by Nerdfest on Thursday October 23 2014, @07:19PM
I don't think a lot of people clued in that this sort of control was what the new interface was about. They made it difficult to install your own application, forcing most people to go through their store ... where they get a cut of all sales, and the ability to suppress competition. I was surprised when they backed down from the new interface in Windows 10, but of course, this helps explain why. They want that money and control. They're drooling over the sort of profits Apple is making.
(Score: 2) by Nerdfest on Thursday October 23 2014, @07:23PM
I should add this this is why the SteamBox was pushed out. Steam wants no part of giving Microsoft a percentage or any control over content.
(Score: 2) by frojack on Thursday October 23 2014, @07:27PM
Wrong.
You can sign your binaries with a microsoft service without going anywhere near their store, and you have been able to do that for well over 10 years.
No, you are mistaken. I've always had this sig.