Comment totally planned? (Score 1) 1090
has anybody thought that maybe microsoft leaked this code themself? I mean look at the timeline
1. announce nt4 will not be supported after end of the year.
2. a few days later nt4 and win2k partial code 'leaks' out
maybe this is just a plan by microsoft to have some of the code out in the open so exploits can be found so they can patch them then release a security update before ending support so those that don't want to ugprade from NT4 will feel secure.
Releasing win2k partial code could be the same code that's in windows server 2003 and by getting it out in the public they are actually finding holes not previously found in win2k. Microsoft office xp sp3 code leaks out. Same code in office system maybe? Then once exploits get out in the open and they can release patches it will make the public look at m$ in a different way, and say OH WOW look! they are actually fixing things!
This is great business sense by fixing and updating windows 2003 and office system cause if it's more then somewhat secure and less flaws found it will sell more copies
But the downside is the consumer side. cause we the consumer get screwed by all the new bugs and worms that come out because of flaws found in the partial released code.
In the end microsoft wins yet again, by gaining back the trust of the consumer and getting their almighty dollar
My Two Cents
1. announce nt4 will not be supported after end of the year.
2. a few days later nt4 and win2k partial code 'leaks' out
maybe this is just a plan by microsoft to have some of the code out in the open so exploits can be found so they can patch them then release a security update before ending support so those that don't want to ugprade from NT4 will feel secure.
Releasing win2k partial code could be the same code that's in windows server 2003 and by getting it out in the public they are actually finding holes not previously found in win2k. Microsoft office xp sp3 code leaks out. Same code in office system maybe? Then once exploits get out in the open and they can release patches it will make the public look at m$ in a different way, and say OH WOW look! they are actually fixing things!
This is great business sense by fixing and updating windows 2003 and office system cause if it's more then somewhat secure and less flaws found it will sell more copies
But the downside is the consumer side. cause we the consumer get screwed by all the new bugs and worms that come out because of flaws found in the partial released code.
In the end microsoft wins yet again, by gaining back the trust of the consumer and getting their almighty dollar
My Two Cents
