But then we've heard that one before: Windows Me
"Windows Me: PC Health Features Keep PCs Stable, Secure and Reliable -- and Take the Frustration Out of Computing for Home Users" - http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2000/sept00/09-05winme.mspx Windows 2000 "Our primary goal is to improve security and safety for all our customers -- consumers and businesses, regardless of size -- through a balance of technology innovation, guidance and industry leadership," Gates said. "We're committed to continued innovation that addresses the threats of today and anticipates those that will undoubtedly emerge in the future." - http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2005/feb05/02-15RSA05KeynotePR.mspx Windows XP "Windows XP is the most secure and dependable operating system we have ever produced." - http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2002/aug02/08-30WinXPSP1PR.mspx Windows Vista "In Vista, it should be much more difficult for unauthorized programs (like Viruses and Trojans) to affect the core of the OS and secretly harm your system." - http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1931914,00.asp This is taken from a Slashdot user comment (http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=178809&cid=14821229). I'd just like to add that depending on the amount of new/re-written code introduced into the Vista operating system, you will not see any improvements to the state of Windows security. The consumer market is trained to demand something brand new and flashy. See also the 'disappointment' to Apple's recent announcement. The Windows market demands new features and therefore new code and therefore the accompanying new security holes/risks. Linux on the other hand follows a largely iterative process to software development. - Julian
