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

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From: dufresne at winternet.com (Ron DuFresne)
Subject: Microsoft plans tighter security measures in
 Windows XP SP2

	[SNIP]
> >
> I think you maybe got off on a tangent and forgot to explain why you
> answered no to my question.
> In reference to your anti-capitalist rant... In the last 2 weeks MS has
> had to re-release their Oct. 15 patches twice. In that time their stock
> price has dropped more than 10%. Could it be that shareholders are
> learning that MS needs to do something about their shoddy work?
>


It's more likely that some of M$' GIANT clients are now taking a step back
from the cash registers and demanding change prior to investment.  Too bad
the homeland security division of the fed gov didn't take such a stand
prior to their buyin.

Thanks,

Ron DuFresne
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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eliminates dreams, goals, and ideals and lets us get straight to the
business of hate, debauchery, and self-annihilation." -- Johnny Hart
	***testing, only testing, and damn good at it too!***

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