That's true, in some cases, but in many cases developers and testers should also be running without admin privileges. When they are creating user mode applications they can usually build and test with limited privileges. They may need higher privileges when they are creating system services, or installing their packaged application and of course they'll need admin privileges for applications that will be loaded into the kernal. Keep in mind that virtual machines may not work well if they are working on hardware device drivers.
-----Original Message----- From: Donze, Erich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, August 08, 2006 1:13 PM To: [email protected] Subject: RE: Impact of removing administrative rights in an enterprise running XP The one piece I haven't seen addressed so far was the developers and software testers, who have in the past had a justifiable argument for administrative priveleges. This can now be addressed by virtual pc or vmware, and allowing administrative priveleges on a virtual instance. It still has some of the dangers of allowing users to install their own software on your internal network, but it does limit the support they require when they make a severe mistake. (Make a backup copy of their virtual machine.) --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
