Re: SECURITY INCOMPETENCE AT MICROSOFT

From: xp slave (nospam_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 09/16/03 

Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2003 08:34:57 -0400

I agree that users will have just as much trouble securing other OS's.
Although, it's the case now that other OS's are not targeted by virus
authors to the extent that the Windows platform is. So, the other OS's
would appear to be a better choice for security purposes.

The problem with Microsoft is that their marketing stresses time and again
how easy and simple it is to run a Windows based PC. That just isn't the
case any longer. I know other bright people who also have no clue as to
what's involved in securing Windows. In their minds they purchased an
appliance or entertainment unit and they have no desire or inclination to
become system admins.

"Karl Levinson [x y] mvp" <levinson_k@despammed.com> wrote in message
news:#OkfSm8eDHA.2464@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> Wrong. Just a few posts above yours, I pointed this user towards Knoppix
> boot CDs as an easy way to try linux... as well as free antivirus and
> firewall. Neither Microsoft nor I make a cent from me coming here for
free
> in my spare time making recommendations about using free non-Microsoft
> software like that. This person as a lawyer should be bright enough to
> secure his computer, or if not, get help from a buddy. If you can't
secure
> Windows, you're going to have trouble with just about any other OS as
well.
>
>
> "xp slave" <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> news:eiHFvL7eDHA.2072@TK2MSFTNGP10.phx.gbl...
> > Thanks for proving my point!
> >
> >
> > "Robert Burris" <fossil24@spamcop.net> wrote in message
> > news:ebaaGs6eDHA.2464@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > >
> > > "xp slave" <nospam@hotmail.com> wrote in message
> > > news:%23HyLB$4eDHA.1764@TK2MSFTNGP09.phx.gbl...
> > > > Raymond, you'll find no assistance or support here regarding Windows
> > > > deficiencies in security design and coding issues. Most of these
> > Windows
> > > > support technician's livelyhood depends on Windows shortcomings.
They
> > > love
> > > > it!
>
>
>

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