Re: How to Report a Security VulnerabilitytoMicrosoft

[dk <dk () pwarchitects com>]

mcbain () aol com wrote:

> And yes making the disclosure private does earn Billgates more money.  But thats not WHY they want it private and 
> honestly , putting your billg flaming aside (lol) , you know thats the truth.  0day and worms which is the alternative, 
> terrorist activity is not what they want.

Perhaps, but do not let it lapse that they /are/ the richest corporation 
on the planet based in a capitalist, free-market driven nation. They 
_exist_ to turn a profit for the Company and the Shareholder first, 
that's the whole point Mike. If they do not they cease to exist.
Most companies tend to "Do it right" when all these interest align 
nicely, as they sometimes do (e.g. electronic crimes). When they do not 
is when we see the flames from users/consumers. MS can improve, and they 
should.

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dk
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