It is our fault, not Microsoft

G Money · 03-November-03, 03:44 PM

An interesting story I found at Anandtech.com

Bill Gates is on the defensive again as he states that the recent security problems with Microsoft operating systems could have been prevented if users had actually kept their machines up to date:

The chief software architect (CSA.'.) told IT Business that perfect code wasn't the answer to security problems, but firewalls and keeping the software up to date were more important.

The problems that have occurred this year wouldn't have happened if firms and individuals had set up their software probably.

He also claims in the article that Microsoft has always had security patches out before the exploits happened.

Jonny English · 03-November-03, 03:47 PM

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	Originally posted by G Money ... He also claims in the article that Microsoft has always had security patches out before the exploits happened.

If I'd ever paid for any M$ software I'd be really offended though

Monsignor Funkibut · 03-November-03, 03:48 PM

Blame the victim .... [yawn!]
-MF

Dimazz · 03-November-03, 05:55 PM

or if they just wrote the program or os right the first time then there woulent be any patches to download.

and i agree with english if i ever bought any M$ software it would mean more to me. so all i have to say is...

Darksamurai · 03-November-03, 06:03 PM

Yeah... everytime I do updates, my rig slows down... Fix that nerd-boy! I don't wanna hear you whine it's my fault, fix it!

Slick2145 · 03-November-03, 06:24 PM

don't worry - he has the next virus just about ready for release -- M$ Server 2003.

Vada Fae · 03-November-03, 06:28 PM

there is reports that one of the security patches definately slows down machines. I uninstalled it on my wifes laptop and she quit complaining to the IT department (me) about her computer being slow. I'll post which one it is when I get home. It prevents people with physical access from the machine from hacking in.

EDIT: Im in complete agreement with English.

03-November-03, 03:44 PM		#1 (permalink)
G Money Fuel Hoe-lio	It is our fault, not Microsoft An interesting story I found at Anandtech.com Bill Gates is on the defensive again as he states that the recent security problems with Microsoft operating systems could have been prevented if users had actually kept their machines up to date: The chief software architect (CSA.'.) told IT Business that perfect code wasn't the answer to security problems, but firewalls and keeping the software up to date were more important. The problems that have occurred this year wouldn't have happened if firms and individuals had set up their software probably. He also claims in the article that Microsoft has always had security patches out before the exploits happened.

03-November-03, 05:55 PM		#4 (permalink)
Dimazz Sk8-Hoe-r	or if they just wrote the program or os right the first time then there woulent be any patches to download. and i agree with english if i ever bought any M$ software it would mean more to me. so all i have to say is... Attached Thumbnails

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03-November-03, 03:48 PM		#3 (permalink)
Monsignor Funkibut Master VB Pr'hoe'grammer	Blame the victim .... [yawn!] -MF

03-November-03, 06:03 PM		#5 (permalink)
Darksamurai Sam-Hoe-rai N-Hoe-mad	Yeah... everytime I do updates, my rig slows down... Fix that nerd-boy! I don't wanna hear you whine it's my fault, fix it!

03-November-03, 06:24 PM		#6 (permalink)
Slick2145 Apex Tech Fanatic	don't worry - he has the next virus just about ready for release -- M$ Server 2003.

03-November-03, 06:28 PM		#7 (permalink)
Vada Fae Apex Tech Fanatic Supreme	there is reports that one of the security patches definately slows down machines. I uninstalled it on my wifes laptop and she quit complaining to the IT department (me) about her computer being slow. I'll post which one it is when I get home. It prevents people with physical access from the machine from hacking in. EDIT: Im in complete agreement with English.