On Thu, 2003-10-09 at 15:59, Aron Roberts wrote:
> Earlier today, Microsoft announced a far-reaching set of Windows
> security initiatives, as summarized in the company's press release at
> <http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/oct03/10-09SecurityInvestmentspr.asp>.
As others have astutely pointed out,
On Thursday 09 October 2003 13:50, Dehner, Benjamin T. wrote:
> What is interesting in this article is what Balmer does NOT say.
> Specifically:
> -- code auditing to prevent security problems
> -- Q/A testing of software to detect bugs
> -- testing of patches to prevent patch interaction and over-write
> issues
> -- third party security testing
Microsoft should ashamed.
This is nothing more than marketing.
In essence, Balmer might as well say
"We are the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and end of
all your computer suffering..."
Maybe they are planning on reinventing themselves as a security company
soon, to pander to the ever-increasing market for security products
caused by their deficient product line.
Just like how, deep down inside, we all know anti-virus companies
are the chief source of computer viruses :-)
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