Re: Microsoft plans tighter security measures in Windows XP SP2

[Ron DuFresne <dufresne () winternet com>]

        [SNIP]
> >
> I think you maybe got off on a tangent and forgot to explain why you
> answered no to my question.
> In reference to your anti-capitalist rant... In the last 2 weeks MS has
> had to re-release their Oct. 15 patches twice. In that time their stock
> price has dropped more than 10%. Could it be that shareholders are
> learning that MS needs to do something about their shoddy work?


It's more likely that some of M$' GIANT clients are now taking a step back
from the cash registers and demanding change prior to investment.  Too bad
the homeland security division of the fed gov didn't take such a stand
prior to their buyin.

Thanks,

Ron DuFresne
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OK, so you're a Ph.D.  Just don't touch anything.

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