Ballmer calls security a never-ending battle

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  1. ronjor

    ronjor Global Moderator

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  2. still_longhorn

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    Its quite a task indeed if you're 10 steps behind!
     
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    ronjor Global Moderator

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    Fortunately for most of us here, we are six steps ahead.
     
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    Yeah, but most home pc users [mum pops an the kids...lol]
    Wouldn’t have any idea of the malware threats out today, let alone your garden variety viruses.

    I believe that Microsoft and all operating system manufactures have a duty of care to educate the users of their software or at least provide adequate security.

    Does u know how long an unprotected copy of WIN XP lasts after a fresh install?

    Two minutes!

    [Test done by Australian PC Authority with original unpatched copy of MS WIN XP, with no security software installed]

    If you bought a house or a car you expect to be able to lock the doors and that the alarm will actually work.
     
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  5. still_longhorn

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    Why buy a car? Get a tank! And park it in a fortress... LOL!
     
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    If I buy a car I expect it to d r i v e ...

    (and even that can be too much too ask -to return to the comparison LOL
    :D )
     
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  7. still_longhorn

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    Hey Slammer

    That's okay! I believe in Santa Claus, too...
     
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  8. nadirah

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    security a never-ending battle!? That's crazy! When will all the madness end? :mad:
     
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  9. Lurkerella

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    Actually, when one buys a car, they expect the driver to d r i v e!

    The future may hold a car that can drive itself, but, not today. :)
     
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  10. Sweetie(*)(*)

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    you dont need to do anything on the net to get your self into trouble, with out a firewall an AV your gone.......


    so its kinda like we're paying for that car with out seat belts, airbags even brakes.......with MS those things are optional accesories......
     
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  11. Marja

    Marja Honestly, I'm not a bot!!

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    I know exactly how you feel! No other company could get away with saying,

    "Here, pay us at least $$$ plus $$$ dollars (or equivalent)to put this stuff we made up on your mega dollar plus machine and then $pay$ the phone, cable, sat-lite people to let you use your own $$$$ machine, now add program$ to it and pay those guy$ to let you put them on, then add a bunch $$$ more stuff, cuz other people want to know your bank account number,credit number, to live your life for free and this jus$ migh$ protect ya!

    OH! and by the way!! Tough luck, if it doesn't work - crashes you computer, you lose your job, kid, house, money, retirement, computer, dog, cat, fish, hamster, gerbil - OR your mind!!!

    We are not responsible for anything, but collecting your money.

    Oh yeah! That is the way it is, how silly of me, (blush, quietly leave .........................>

    Well, except at places like Wilders', where at least we are trying to learn enough to keep our hamsters! :) Probably not our minds, tho.! Sorry, too late!! :D
     
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    very well said
     
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  13. lynchknot

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    I drive my own car - I can't afford a driver - besides, driving is fun. :p
     
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  14. still_longhorn

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    Not if you're driving my car... from MS.... Loaded with too many things I do not use but but lacks the things I need. Fortunately, there are a lot of accessory dealers around....
     
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  15. Firefox guy

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    Ah the old "what if the OS is a car analogy".

    A fairly famous one goes like this

    Windows is a station wagon
    Mac OS is a sleek, Euro-styled sedan
    Linux is a tank
    BeOS a Batmobile.

    http://www.cryptonomicon.com/beginning.html
     
    Firefox guy, Oct 6, 2004
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