__/ [ unionpenny@xxxxxxxxx ] on Friday 19 January 2007 20:59 \__
> Doug Mentohl wrote:
>> "Jerry Fishenden .. said the responsibility for security breaches
>> should rest firmly with those perpetrating the breaches"
>>
>> "We're making software as secure as we possibly can."
>
> He is lying.
Microsoft : Arrogance leads to Vulnerability
,----[ Quote ]
| Chatting with the Microsoft senior sales people, I was struck by
| their incredible arrogance. They know the company's products are good,
| but they have no qualms whatsoever about charging top dollar as a
| result.
|
| It reminds us how Microsoft used to behave when it comes to their
| products' security records. IE5 and 6 were nothing short of being
| proper Swiss Cheese with loads of holes in them but hey, they had 95%
| of the browser market at that time and couldn't care less.
`---- ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
http://securityblog.itproportal.com/?p=514
>> "People don't look
>> at window-lock makers for the responsibility for burglary--the
>> responsibility tends to rest with perpetrators," Microsoft's national
>> technology officer.
>
> Ahhh, how much can you pervert the truth without actually lying?
>
> He is of course mostly right, the lock maker would not be involved.
> People would look at the company specifying the components of the
> window unit package. Unless there was only one lock company, which
> made only one design. Then people would look at the window-lock maker.
>
> Any factory that protects hazardous chemicals with a weak fence and
> dimestore locks would be held liable in criminal and civil courts for
> the destructive actions of vandals and thieves that break in and
> contaminate the neighborhood. Software distributors DO have a
> responsibility to take sufficient steps to make their products secure.
They do indeed. Accidentally, Microsoft has admitted that, too.
=== Begin quote ==
"The cost of these steps could reduce our operating margins. Despite
these efforts, actual or perceived security vulnerabilities in our
products could lead some customers to seek to return products, to reduce
or delay future purchases, or to use competing products. Customers may
also increase their expenditures on protecting their existing computer
systems from attack, which could delay adoption of new technologies. Any
of these actions by customers could adversely affect our revenue. In
addition, actual or perceived vulnerabilities may lead to claims against
us. While our license agreements typically contain provisions that
eliminate or limit our exposure to such liability, there is no assurance
these provisions will be held effective under applicable laws and
judicial decisions."
Ah, from the horse's mouth: Microsoft just might be held legally responsible
for selling software that is insecure.
== End quote ==
http://www.groklaw.net/article.php?story=20061122235224396
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