Microsoft runs into anti-trust allegations while patching Windows kernel

Looks like the anti-virus folks are up in arms about Microsoft
implementing an anti-kernel-patching safeguard in 64-bit versions of
Windows. This is apparently going to make anti-virus software harder to
make. McAfee, Symantec are all ****ed. They are accusing Microsoft of
anti-trust violations.

Guardian Unlimited Technology | Technology | Virus busters wash their
dirty linen in public
http://technology.guardian.co.uk/wee...892777,00.html

"Controversy rages over Microsoft Vista's PatchGuard"
http://www.ovum.com/news/euronews.asp?id=4954