full-disclosure - Microsoft plans tighter security measures in Windows XP SP2

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From: guninski at guninski.com (Georgi Guninski)
Subject: Microsoft plans tighter security measures in
 Windows XP SP2

On Sat, 01 Nov 2003 13:27:36 -0500
Valdis.Kletnieks@...edu wrote:

> 1) Actually fix the software. Total rewrite, $200M.
> 2) Bribe all the major reporters of bugs. $20M.
> 
> Which of these sounds like a better deal for Microsoft? ;)
> 

What about taking counter measures against the bribery :)
Have you thought about supporting Liu by buying his shareware?
Liu disclosed about 13 bugs in exploder on one day, it would be a pitty if he gets bribed.
Check http://www.safecenter.net/UMBRELLAWEBV4/ie_unpatched/index.html

georgi