Comment Re:Loss of Credibility (Score 2, Insightful) 256
Right there is the flaw in your statement. You're correct in that no one in the field would believe that a Microsoft OS is more secure than a hardened version of Linux. On the same token though, any reputable person in the field would agree that a hardened version of Microsoft's OS is not any less secure than a hardened version of Linux.
Speaking as an academic, it is somewhat disappointing to see this kind of spin besmirch the ivory tower of a university institution
What are you talking about? Academic research is funded by corporatations all the time. Why is this any different? Just because they were funded by Microsoft does not immediately mean the research is flawed or skewed. Have you reviewed the paper? My guess is not. Before making straw man arguments make sure you have all the facts.
I'm not trying to make a claim for or against the findings - only that, with the amount of information we have about the research; at this time, these kinds of statements, "These sell outs always surprise me," are completely unwarranted.
