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I hope this issue is the motivator Microsoft needs to finally do something Yes, finally, this will be the defining event that finally gets Microsoft to give a
by PhantomGremlin 5y ago
I hope this issue is the motivator Microsoft needs to finally do something
Yes, finally, this will be the defining event that finally gets Microsoft to give a flying fuck about security or about code quality. /s
Anyone remember this stuff circa January 2002?
Gates Finally Discovers Security
https://www.wired.com/2002/01/gates-finally-discovers-security/ https://www.wired.com/2002/01/gates-finally-discovers-securi...
To quote from that: Bill Gates' directive that Microsoft emphasize security features in its product is a major strategy shift, but some experts wonder if there's anything behind the words.
Now, 19 1/2 years later, Bill's directive will finally be taken seriously? Maybe once we hit 1,000,000 "critical" security flaws in Microsoft products? How many more before we hit that number? Does anyone even bother to count?