Windows 7 SP1

[Reece]

Looks like windows 7 SP1 is about to be released and there are a number of links to download "leaked releases"!:hmmm:
http://techpp.com/2010/04/08/download-windows-7-sp1-leaked-version/

[SteamWake]

Haha... a 'leaked' windows update :haha:

Thats hilarious.

[CaptainHaplo]

When I need to "take a leak" - I think it should be done either in the properly plumbed indoor facilitis - or a tree. Neither of which my computer qualifies for....

I suggest everyone realize - leaks are for the toilet.

[Reece]

Gee I thought some of you would be happy about the release of a Service Pack,:oops: the link to the leaked version was purely to show that it is just around the corner!:hmmm:

[Castout]

Saw windows 7 on a friend's laptop in the weekend.

Can't tell I'm impressed. Looked too much like Vista without the dreamscene lol(my friend just had to install the dream scene for his 7 after he saw mine and we knew it was just a CPU warmer).

Can't say that I look forward to upgrading from my Vista.

Maybe on the new machine

[Feuer Frei!]

Saw windows 7 on a friend's laptop in the weekend.

Can't tell I'm impressed.

Can't say that I look forward to upgrading from my Vista.

Don't let "looks" fool you, Win 7 s***s all over Vista!
You won't look back, trust me.

[CaptainHaplo]

Reece - wasn't slamming the info mate. The post and info is good - just warning people to stay away from "pirated" or "leaked" stuff in general!

[SteamWake]

I just found the fact that it was leaked to be funny...

Have Windows 7 on my laptop, Its strongest point is performance. That damn thing boots in like 30 seconds, including firewall / av background tasks.

I cant think of one time it has crashed on me.

Unfortunatly the laptop is lacking in the video horsepower and cant run high end games but I find earlier games run just fine.

I like Win7 much better than Vista.

[Wolfehunter]

The leaked one is only beta. Not the FULL release.

I wonder sometime if these companies leak these on purpose to gather statistics on how many people DL them and which nations copy them the most.

Who knows what other information they're gathering from there own leaked stuff.. :hmmm:

[Reece]

I'm still on XP Pro, I said long ago that once SP1 comes out I will look around to purchase an OEM copy, but even then what do I purchase:
Windows 7 64 bit Home Edition
Windows 7 64 bit Professional
Windows 7 64 bit Ultimate
There's probably more that this not counting 32 bit, and even the OEM versions are still over $100!:yep:

[longam]

I'm still on XP Pro, I said long ago that once SP1 comes out I will look around to purchase an OEM copy, but even then what do I purchase:
Windows 7 64 bit Home Edition
Windows 7 64 bit Professional
Windows 7 64 bit Ultimate
There's probably more that this not counting 32 bit, and even the OEM versions are still over $100!:yep:

http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windows-7/compare/default.aspx

[Reece]

Windows Professional 64 bit!:yeah:

[Arclight]

Was going for professional too, but Ultimate was only like €20,- more, so I ended up with that. :lol:

[Castout]

Don't let "looks" fool you, Win 7 s***s all over Vista!
You won't look back, trust me.

Umm that's a passion.

Thanks for sharing it. It'll be installed on the new machine sometimes after the next new year :D

[Wolfehunter]

http://publicintelligence.net/microsoft-windows-7vista-advanced-forensics-guides-for-law-enforcement/

I've found this articles. I think it would be wise for you guys to take some time and read this.

Understand your OS and its hidden features. Better you control it than someone else. :03:

[Reece]

A little over my head, the way I see it without downloading all the pdf files is that Windows 7 and Vista come with a lot of spyware, what is this Bitlocker? Is this a third party blocker to fix this?:hmmm:

[Arclight]

It lets you encrypt data, think entire drive in this case. Only comes with Ultimate though.

Think those articles are focused on decrypting data encrypted with Bitlocker.

[Reece]

I assume nothing for us to worry about then.:hmmm:

[Arclight]

If there's something illegal going on on your PC and it is confiscated, they will find what they're looking for, no matter what features the OS may or may not have. ;)

I wouldn't worry, no.

[SteamWake]

A liberal application of OO buckshot to the hard drive is a pretty good encyption method. ;)

[Arclight]

:lol:

Yeah, though glue doesn't work well for decrypting. And they can still get data from the fragments.

[CaptainHaplo]

The only reliable way to destroy data on a drive is open it and cook the platters - flame does wonders on em - but you have to heat it to the point where the platters melt. Best way to do that is open the drive - or get it SUPER hot.....

No forensics team in the world can get data off melted platters.

[Arclight]

Might have something to do with the fact they no longer hold any data. :O:

How about simply writing garbage to the entire drive? Thought that effectively destroyed any valid data as well. :06:

[SteamWake]

Actually the best way to wipe a drive is to pass it through a strong magnetic field.

Done properly no data is recoverable. I dont care if your Gandolph.

[Wolfehunter]

Actually the best way to wipe a drive is to pass it through a strong magnetic field.

Done properly no data is recoverable. I dont care if your Gandolph.
Both heat and strong magnets can kill drives... Not to hard to do..

i had an old 20 gig and melted it few years ago.. Just curious to see the results.. It was defective anyways... :hmmm:

My next one I'm thinking of frying is my 6gig laptop HDD.. I curious how those little ones hold out to there bigger brother. :D

[CaptainHaplo]

Overwriting data isn't going to do the job anymore. Even magnetic fields - depending on strength and duration - are not foolproof.

With data, past data leaves an "imprint" or ghost - its why DOD security standards require a "multi-wipe" process. There are still some ways around this, if the data was stored long enough. Mag fields can really do a number on data, but the issue is that it will more screw up the data than technically destroy it, some small sections may remain - and sometimes little pieces are all thats needed.....

Heat however, is alot more uniform (magnetic fields can flow along the metal casing, never touching the platters) in the way it will invade and destroy a HD. If I had a disk that I wanted to make sure was good and unrecoverable - 2 hours in a magnetic field or 2 hours in a fireplace full of red hot coals - no question I am going with heat.

[geetrue]

I throw all of mine in the bottom of the lake ... the fishies can't read :woot: