On 14 Jul 2003 12:22:52 +0100, Mark Lowes wrote: > > One of the problems is that there a non-trivial number of these people > aren't capable of properly securing a machine. Anything a vendor does > to try and improve the default baseline the better, as long as they > don't block the option for those who wish to redo the box in their own > style / to fit their own local security needs then more power to them > and I hope it's enough of a success that other vendors follow.
The reason vendors didn't do it in past years is that microsoft required them to ship windows in its "pristine" condition. _______________________________________________ Full-Disclosure - We believe in it. Charter: http://lists.netsys.com/full-disclosure-charter.html
