Microsoft Must be held accountable.

[JoeHill]

The recent report by the CCIA gave us an academic viewpoint as to why
Windows is a blight on the Internet.

This article provides a concrete example as to why Windows machines
should be disconnected from the Internet, quarantined, and otherwise
shut out, wherever possible, until MS decides to take responsibility for
this outrageous lack of security.

http://www.wired.com/news/business/0,1367,60747,00.html

Quote:

"According to Tubul, his group controls 450,000 "Trojaned" systems, most
of them home computers running Windows with high-speed connections. The
hacked systems contain special software developed by the Polish group
that routes traffic between Internet users and customers' websites
through thousands of the hijacked computers."

I sent an e-mail to the CBC, pointing out several recent stories
involving Microsoft and it's links to internet insecurity, including the
now famous CCIA report. I am hoping that if they get a few more mails on
the subject they will feel it worthwhile to do a story on Microsoft and
it's perceived liability in these matters.

This is really getting out of control, and people need to know that the
software they are using is harmful and dangerous, so please take some
time and do some writing, even if it is just a brief note.

Thanks.

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