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RE: Re: Computer Sabotage by Microsoft


From: Joshua Thomas <JThomas () poweronemedia com>
Date: Thu, 11 Sep 2003 22:43:00 -0400

Second, Microsoft does have a right to implement security features to
protect their network from attack (even if the threat was 
created by their own incompetence).

Next you'll tell us it's OK for them to patch our servers without our
permission?

To protect the internet from ourselves?

The argument wears thin, and I do not buy it. 

No system should upgrade or patch itself without the user/administrator's
express consent. Even "you are denied access until you upgrade -- here's how
to do so" would be preferable.

Joshua Thomas

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