While Microsoft's lawyers might disagree, I interpret the problematic provision of SP3 for Windows 2000 as saying that Microsoft wants to be my Security Administrator. I'm not granting them that power *UNLESS* they accept liability.
DG > -----Original Message----- > From: Ronish Mehta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: July 21, 2003 03:19 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Microsot Liability for vulnerabilities > > > > Hi all, > As we all know, M$ licences are very expensive (both > one-time & recurring cost). > > We also know that new vulnerabilities are discovered > regularly (we may say monthly just to be kind) > > These vulnerabilities are exploited by viruses and > hackers, and these may cause damage to our computer > systems, and may involve additional cost > > to protect ourselves against these threats, we have to > apply latest patches, use uptodate antiviruses. > > In a large organisation deploying patches may be a > real headache (I know because I'm in this situation ;) > and may involve additional cost > > I was just wondering if Microsoft does not have a part > of responsibility in all this? After all we are paying > this company a fortune for OS and applications that > contain vulnerabilities/bugs. > > Should we continue to pay Microsoft for its buggy > software packages? Can we sue it for the damages that > it can potentially cause to our company (interms of > cost, reputation, etc)? > > Thanks for your views > > __________________________________ > Do you Yahoo!? > SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! > http://sbc.yahoo.com > > -------------------------------------------------------------- > ------------- > Evaluating SSL VPNs' Consider NEOTERIS, chosen as leader by > top analysts! > The Gartner Group just put Neoteris in the top of its Magic Quadrant, > while InStat has confirmed Neoteris as the leader in marketshare. > > Find out why, and see how you can get plug-n-play secure > remote access in > about an hour, with no client, server changes, or ongoing maintenance. > > Visit us at: http://www.neoteris.com/promos/sf-6-9.htm > -------------------------------------------------------------- > -------------- > --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
