Title : Address Space Layout Randomization in Windows Vista 
Date : 2006-05-27 
Code : "Windows Vista Beta 2 includes a <a href="http://blogs.msdn.com/michael_howard/archive/2006/05/26/608315.aspx" target="blank">new defense</a> against buffer overrun exploits called address space layout randomization. Not only is it in Beta 2, it's on by default too. Now before I continue, I want to level set ASLR. It is not a panacea, it is not a replacement for insecure code, but when used in conjunction with other technologies, which I will explain shortly, it is a useful defense because it makes Windows systems look 'different' to malware, making automated attacks harder." On a related note, Microsoft is <a href="http://www.apcstart.com/site/dwarne/2006/05/125/less-64-bit-driver-woes-with-vista" target="blank">having difficulties</a> in reaching parity between the 64bit and 32bit version of Vista concerning the amount of drivers shipped. 
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