Apparently Microsoft feels hardware vendors (other than itself) should be producing 64 bit drivers for its 64 bit operating systems.
As I've just installed 64 bit Vista I have just discovered that the "Microsoft Keyboard with Fingerprint Reader" I bought new less than a year ago doesn't have 64 bit drivers and that Microsoft has been promising them since 2006.
Now the keyboard was average to start with as was the fingerprint reader (so much for trusting reviews) but you'd think that they would make an example and at least create drivers for their own hardware before throwing stones.
Anyway as my wireless Microsoft mouse is also the one of the most problematic piece of cr@p I own, I think thats it for me and Microsoft hardware.
As for the solution (I do want a fingerprint reader), DigitalPersona, have an upgrade offer which is a discount on new hardware/software which does support 64 bit. I decided to take them up on it otherwise Eikon also make models that support 64 bit OS.
My Dell came with some face recognition software, but to get it to recognise you, you spend most of your time making funny faces at the camera and in any case it can be fooled (so I hear) by a photo, maybe I should just keep a good one next to my laptop... Nah, just kidding.
I just remembered another thing... I'm sure most of us assume a fingerprint reader is for security, apparently Microsoft don't belive this. They don't tell you how the passwords are stored (in the clear no doubt) and also specifically say say it shouldn't be used to secure important information, it is only to be used for convenience!!!!!! My new fingerprint reader not only works much better but is a security device and not an expensive toy...
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