Re: SECURITY INCOMPETENCE AT MICROSOFT
From: xp slave (nospam_at_hotmail.com)
Date: 09/17/03
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Date: Wed, 17 Sep 2003 10:11:12 -0400
"|{evin" <You@dont.need> wrote in message
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> On Tue, 16 Sep 2003 08:34:57 -0400, "xp slave" <nospam@hotmail.com>
> wrote:
>
> >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.
>
> Ah.. so when everyone switches to Linux because it isn't a target...
> who do you think will become the next target?
Windows would still bear the brunt of attacks simply because of Microsoft's
arrogance and incompetence in the design and coding aspects of Windows and
the animosity that has created. While Microsoft certainly has the right to
overcharge their customers for bloated security hole filled software,
eventually users will tire of being taken advantage of (actually, they
already are). That's the result of having a monopoly.
>
> >
> >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.
> >
>
> Then perhaps they should get a clue? Say you own a car... it breaks
> down... you now can't drive to where you need to get, miss an
> appointment and all that. Compare that to your computer going down.
> Lost productivity... you can
> 1) Learn how to fix cars
> 2) Pay a mechanic
>
Again, Microsoft markets Windows as easy to use and maintain giving the
impression that no administrative skills are required. All I'm saying is
when these users ask for help in these forums then they shouldn't be put
down and ridiculed. Although Raymond pretty much got the type of responses
he deservered based on the tone of his post, I've seen plenty of other
posters belittled when asking for help. According to Microsoft marketing
these users are not purchasing a machine on the level of complexity that a
car has, they are buying an entertainment system on par with a
television/dvd system. Huge difference.
> When your computer goes down.. you can
> 1) Learn how to fix it
> 2) Pay a technician
>
> Computers are like any other machine... you have to learn how to
> operate it correctly.
And according to Microsoft that's as easy as pie.
>
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