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Loose rivets
1st Dec 2009, 16:34
BBC News - Microsoft investigates Windows 7 'screen of death' (http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/technology/8388253.stm)

green granite
1st Dec 2009, 16:42
I'm surprised they didn't blame it on global warming.

Saab Dastard
1st Dec 2009, 20:00
It's not a bug, it's Windows operating correctly in a highly secure "stealth" mode, which has been undocumented up until now.

SD

bnt
2nd Dec 2009, 16:28
Looks like the kneejerk "Blame Microsoft" reaction was a bit premature: Microsoft: Black Screen of Death not our fault | Security | News | PC Pro (http://www.pcpro.co.uk/news/security/353806/microsoft-black-screen-of-death-not-our-fault)

Bushfiva
3rd Dec 2009, 01:04
At least Prevx, a supplier of anti-malware software, got their free publicity even if it was by failing to identify malware and blaming Microsoft instead.