> At 2004-04-16 14:29, Robert Smith wrote:
> >Actually, "Microsoft [does send] emails about new versions of their
> >software". I am registered as an MCP at the Mcrosoft web site and have
> >actually opted in to receive notices of "important security updates" for
my
> >W2K Pro OS.
> >
I called up Bill Gates this a.m. and spoke to him about this subject. He
referred me to the following official statement available on the Microsoft
web site at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/topics/policy/swdist.mspx
I think that the important point is to distinguish between the sending of
'notices of software updates', which Microsoft _does_ do for people who are
subscribed to their update service, and the sending of 'software' via email
which Microsoft _does_ _not_ do.
"Microsoft never distributes software directly via e-mail.
. We distribute software on physical media like CD ROMs and floppy
disks.
We distribute upgrades via the Internet. When we do this, the software
will be available via our web site, http://www.microsoft.com, or through
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/search.asp?.
. We occasionally send e-mail to customers to inform them that
upgrades are available. However, the e-mail will only provide links to the
download sites -- we will never attach the software itself to the e-mail.
The links will always lead to either our web site or our FTP site, never to
a third-party site.
. We always use Authenticode to digitally sign our products and allow
you to ensure that they have not been tampered with.
If you receive an e-mail that claims to contain software from Microsoft, do
not run the attachment. The safest course of action is to delete the mail
altogether. If you would like to take additional action, report the e-mail
to the sender's Internet Service Provider. Most ISPs provide an "abuse"
userid for this purpose."
Bill said to say hello to you all, especially Declan.
I hope this helps clear up the confusion on the issue.
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> At 2004-04-16 14:29, Robert Smith wrote:
> >Actually, "Microsoft [does send] emails about new versions of their
> >software". I am registered as an MCP at the Mcrosoft web site and have
> >actually opted in to receive notices of "important security updates" for
my
> >W2K Pro OS.
> >
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