Microsoft to fix 'download warning' flaw

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Double edged sword

Interesting concept:

"I wonder how solid Microsoft's coding would become if strategic governments around the world removed the liability shield that software manufactures now currently enjoy," Starnes said.

But I'm guessing there would be unintended consequences. The most obvious being that only multi-billion dollar corporations with legions of lawyers could afford to market software. And consumers would end up paying the liability tab, as usual. MSFT would just raise the price to cover the costs and then blame the liability laws.

I really understand the sentiment and can relate to the frustration that inspires it. Ultimately the best way to fight back against MSFT's lack of security is to exercise your choice about which operating system you use. If all you do is chat, Email, surf the web, listen to music and burn CD's, you don't need Windows to do that anymore.

Posted by: Chad_z   Posted on: 11/23/04 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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