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Security as a Profit Center?

Posted by ryuzaki0 on from the we're-already-experiencing-the-alternative dept.

Harry Erwin writes "This article seems to suggest Microsoft is now considering charging for security. I don't mind vendors like Counterpane Internet Security selling security services, but I would prefer operating system vendors to treat security as part of the core functionality of their products, if only because effective security has to be designed into the operating system from the start. This proposal would create a two-tier Internet and probably make things worse rather than better. Security is like public health and education--if you think it's expensive, consider the alternative."

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  1. Next? by lowtekneq · · Score: 0, Troll

    Whats next? The patch that stops Windows from crashing so much?

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    Carpe meam simiam!
  2. MS security? by FCAdcock · · Score: 0, Troll

    Microsoft is charging for something that should be free? When did this start?

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  3. Emptying my stomach by dazdaz · · Score: 1, Troll

    This form of extreme capitalism makes me sick! Why not share some of their money with developing countries, instead of increasing their income.

    Next they'll charge for Internet Explorer.

  4. Re:Then the Ford dealer asks by rjamestaylor · · Score: 0, Troll
    Good point. You know, the article title really should be "Insecurity as a Profit Center?". because Microsoft charging to fix the massive holes created by years of "not targeting a secure system" never need be addressed.

    1. Develop insecure software
    2. Piss off script kiddies
    3. Take heat from customers
    4. . . .
    5. Profit!
    Microsoft: turning elipses into profitable business models.
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  5. One more reason to use Linux/BSD... by aquarian · · Score: 1, Troll

    This just one more reason to use Linux/BSD. It's more secure to begin with, has very few viruses written for it, and security updates are timely- and free. Debian and OpenBSD are looking better all the time.