IP: TRO for W2K and XP?

[David Farber <dave () farber net>]

> Date: Fri, 01 Jun 2001 14:24:09 -0400
> To: farber () cis upenn edu
> From: Steve Crocker <steve () stevecrocker com>
> Subject: TRO for W2K and XP?
>
> Perhaps Microsoft should be encouraged to ship W2000 and XP with stronger 
> security and a default configuration that prevents IP spoofing.  I think 
> it's inappropriate for a major vendor to release a product which has a 
> high likelihood of causing its purchasers security problems and which will 
> be used used as a platform for attacks on others.  A temporary restraining 
> order might be a reasonable form of "encouragement."
>
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