__/ [ High Plains Thumper ] on Monday 31 July 2006 13:24 \__
> nessuno@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx wrote:
>
>> Quote:
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>> When is a deleted file really deleted? With Windows Vista, that answer
>> gets complicated.
>>
>> Microsoft recently revealed that Windows Vista would inherit "volume
>> shadow copy" technology from Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. In
>> those older operating systems, volume shadow copy is used to take
>> periodic snapshots of key system files, though the service can also be
>> instructed to monitor any kind of data for the purposes of creating a
>> system "restore point."
>> -----------------
>> End quote
>>
>> Want to make sure your operating system isn't pulling any obscure or
>> undocumented tricks behind your back? Use Linux!
>
> I like the "trash" bin in Linux. Right click on "empty", it is gone, no
> turning back! IMHO, redundant features like this volume shadow copy and
> for a matter of fact, multiple copy and paste buffers in Microsoft Office
> provide another reason for sites like, "Windows Annoyances" to remain open.
> I find it particularly annoying when copying and pasting, to see that
> stupid multiple choice pasting buffer pop-up.
To play devil's advocate: When you empty the trash bin, you only eliminate
the pointers to the data which is being 'deleted'. The data is still there
on the disk (until overwritten), but it requires some deciphering, for which
there are tools. It's a similar scanrio with shadowing. If you want to
delete data properly, get the needed tool. But expect deletion be a much
slower operation as a result. To the ppolice, ingorance about this (as well
as the inclusion of this Vista feature) is a true blessing. A detective's
delight...
http://www.betanews.com/article/Vista_Encryption_Concerns_British_Police/1140050950
Vista Encryption Concerns British Gov
Best wishes,
Roy
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