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Re: Microsoft continues to mislead public about Windows security bugs (a bit long, with references)




On Tue, 9 Jan 1996, Bill Frantz wrote:

> Security is a checkoff item, and if you can convince a retired major that
> the OS is secure, then he will approve it.  He is not going to check the
> details.  His expertise is in guard stations and chain link fences. 
> However, if someone, e.g. the trade press, rubs his nose in the fact that
> an OS's security can be breached, then he will take action.  He will
> pressure the publisher to release a fix that they say will fix the problem.
>  When they do, he will be happy.
> 
> Microsoft particulary, is oriented to selling product, not pride in 
> workmanship.

Wow.  Truth spoken.

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