>>It isn't. However, it is so different than the previous behavior, that I would have to presume it was done by design. I'll have to check my home box to see if the behavior was the same as 6.0's since I don't have access to 7.0 without SP1 here.
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>I don't think your argument is valid because it doesn't matter how dramatic change in behavior is. What is matter if it was intended change or not. That's why I still belive it's a bug.

You're entitled to your opinion, and I to mine. However, neither of us can say one way or another for certain. The important thing is that the difference is known so it can be dealt with and the necessary corrections at MS made one way or the other.