re: Vista and Windows 7 on the Atom

Thom McKiernan — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:37:10 GMT

It would be much better if OEMs put a welcome centre, similar to Windows Vista/7, containing ClickOnce links to downloadable software.

That way, it is easier for users to get an app if they want it and probably gives the publisher more visibility than a small desktop/start menu link.

Obviously, it would also mean less "crapware" actually being installed and world also reduce the security attack vectors

I read about one PC manufacturer considering implementing this a good few months ago but can't remember who it was

re: Vista and Windows 7 on the Atom

Andrew_Fryer — Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:36:19 GMT

Compleltey agree and that's what we do here. But we would also fall foul of EU regulation if we try to mandate what OEMs can and can't do so we just try to encourage and suggest.

Andrew