Sign into Windows Mail - passport dialog?

[Saurabh Nandu]

Hi,

I just installed Vista beta 2. And I am trying out Windows Mail. When I try
to post a question to the MS Newsgroups it asks me to Sign Into Windows Mail
and its a Passport Dialog.

I think this is very misleading. Newsgroups are Newsgroups why am i required
to provide my Passport ID for posting questions?

Secondly, Why does the dialog read Sign In to Windows Mail? It's highly
misleading since I have no clue why I should sign-in. I am posting to a
newsgroup, it should probablly tell me to sign on to a news group not
Windows Mail!

Regards,
Saurabh Nandu
www.AksTech.com

 

[Zack Whittaker]

Because it prevents spamming. If you want to submit anything to Microsoft,
or recieve anything from Microsoft, generally you will need to prove who you
are by signing in with a Windows Live ID or Passport.

Sign into Windows Mail... sign into the newsgroups... either way, it doesn't
really matter all that much.

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[Rick Rogers]

Hi,

Tools/options/general tab, uncheck the line to use community support
features.

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[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

Go to Tools > Accounts > select the "Microsoft Help Groups" > Properties >
Passport > select the "Never use Community features that require Passport"
radio box > OK.
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[Saurabh Nandu]

Zack,

It does matter since this functionality is turned on By Default without my
confirmation. I know a hell lot of people who hate MS passport and if MS
wants to impose this functionality on everyone by default they need to first
inform the user I belive.


Regards,
Saurabh Nandu

 

[Saurabh Nandu]

Thanks ... But shouldn't MS make it more prominant when they ask me for a
Passport ID the first time. Since it leaves the new user clueless why this
sort of Login is required. Also what benefit the end user gains from
Community Support needs clear articulation, don't you think?

Regards,
Saurabh Nandu

 

[Saurabh Nandu]

thanks for your response.

Regards,
Saurabh Nandu

 

[Naseru]

You're using Microsoft Beta OS/Applications, and you're trying to access
Microsoft servers with Microsoft's own beta-grade software... having to
authenticate with their Passport/Live ID scheme to access Microsoft's
servers seems absolutely normal and necessary. It's more secure (in
business speak, not technical terms).

As for making these things clear, that is a *marketing* concern, and i'm
certain it is on their plate to make all these nooks and crannies be in-line
with acceptable standard practices.

- naseru

 

[Andre Da Costa [Extended64]]

It shouldn't be required because you are running beta software and it does
not. Its really a feature for persons who use the client in Windows to
access ngs and want to take advantage of its features such finding helpful
post.
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