Security Affecting Microsoft's Bottom Line

kidlinux writes "The Globe and Mail has an article discussing the impact of viruses and security flaws in Windows. Apparently Microsoft has bounties out on virus writers. 'The campaign reveals just how much of a threat to Microsoft's bottom line security flaws now represent.' The effects of various worms and security issues are becoming visible in financial terms - having to deal with the security issues keeps Microsoft from closing new deals, and governments and businesses are starting to look at the alternatives, such as Linux. 'For the first time, it seemed, flaws in Microsoft's software were translating into flaws in the company's business model.'"

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Re:Why is patching systems so hard?

[westyvw]

Yep
Thank you for saying that.

In my department, if I want a software app that will make my work easier, I am looking at a 7 month wait while they test it to find out if it will not impact other users. MS can realease a patch here and there but the corporate user cant just patch and be done with it.....

MS sucks.

I welcome our Linux based overlords....