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Windows 8 to allow pattern-based logins?

article published on 22 April, 2011

According to a new video, Windows 8 will allow users to login/unlock their computers with patterns, just like Android and iOS devices do now. Microsoft is expected to launch Windows 8 in mid-2012, for desktops and tablets. The OS will feature more cloud-based features, Kinect support, Zune music, and see a revamped UI. Windows 8 will also have support for ARM-based SoC, alongside ... [ read the full article ]

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NHS2008
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_ 		22. April 2011 @ 17:24 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Ugh. What a dickhead!
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ROMaster2
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_ 		22. April 2011 @ 17:47 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
So now I can just watch the guy even farther from him to know his password.
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nintenut
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_ 		22. April 2011 @ 18:26 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
I knew Megaman 2 passwords would be useful for something eventually!
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_ 		23. April 2011 @ 00:03 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
They should have made it like hacking in bioshock...it wouldn't have been much less secure, and it would add a certain thrill when you are actually able to log in.

Or better yet, they should just have a list of all the user names and passwords right on the login screen; it would hardly be a change from current windows security.
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_ 		23. April 2011 @ 00:30 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
Anyone up for some Simon Says lol
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_ 		26. April 2011 @ 00:22 _ Link to this message    Send private message to this user   
great concept however really bad video.
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Am I supposed to be impressed?
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