Trustworthy Computing At One Year

ackthpt writes "One year ago Bill Gates issued forth an email directing the company to work toward Trustworthy Computing, making Microsoft operating systems, applications and services secure and reliable. Where is that effort at today? vnunet has this Q&A with Microsoft security chief Stuart Okin. Slow, steady progress seems to be the result. They've targeted Security, Privacy, Reliability and Business Integrity, but so far have had a go at Privacy. Okin indicates the strategy may take 5 to 15 years, but more immediate milestones are targeted within the next two years and focusing on reducing vulnerabilities in the next version of Windows, rather than attempting to fix 2000 or XP. I'd chalk this up as a frank and honest interview, rather than madly spun, and paints a picture of the massive cat herding effort undertaken."

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Re:Well

[B3ryllium]

My computer is off when I sleep (ever since I got my kickass FreeBSD server). Annoying thing is that I can't put it in "Standby" mode. I think my video drivers block that option or something (!?). Wish I could figure out how to fix it. heheh :)

WTF!

[frank_adrian314159]

Has Bill bought stock in VA Lin..., uh Syst... uh whateverthe hell we call it today? Two somewhat positive MS stories in one day! And without the usual bashing in the headlines!!?? Who the hell put Prozac in Cowboy Neal's chili???

I hope it wears off by tomorrow...