Expert blogger Long Zheng blows the wistle on a security flaw in the Windows 7  operating system. Even though is just BETA, what really bothers me is the Microsoft’s apparent ignorance towards the matter on their official Windows 7 beta feedback channel by noting the issue as “by design” and hinting it won’t be fixed in the retail version. Say what?

Is this how Microsoft is going to handle windows azure security? I hope not.

The security flaw was discovered by a developer, Rafael Rivera.

You can read the whole story in their blogs.

What’s the catch? You’ll need to attend MSDN Developer conference.

Building on the buzz, excitement, and industry-changing announcements of the Microsoft Professional Developers Conference (PDC), the MSDN Developer Conference (MDC) will deliver the core message, content, and experience of the PDC in a one-day, multi-track event to multiple cities across the United States.

All attendees will receive a Windows 7 Beta 1 DVD. If the Windows 7 Beta 1 is not available at the time of the event, the DVD will be shipped to attendees when it becomes available. What other stuff will you get? Continue reading…