MS Security Chief Says Windows is Safer Than Linux

Kip Winger writes "Mike Nash, Microsoft's Chief Security Executive, has made claims that Windows is more secure than Linux. In a recent online chat, he staunchly defended Microsoft's record on security, basing part of his argument on how Windows Server 2003's 15 patches in the past year are far less than what RedHat or SuSE have had to endure." He also mentioned the recent purchase of Sybari and their Antivirus product.

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Re:I think that I can say for most people here...

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ROFL all you want but what the MS spin doctor knows that you don't is that no one can effectively counter his claim in the media. Efforts to do so sound like complaining and whining, like they can't come up with any initiatives of their own. (Interestingly you can draw a parallel to the US democratic party.) Also the PHBs who put servers in data centers that read this crap and lets their opinion be formed by it cannot be told that the spin doctor is wrong no matter valid or correct your reasons are. Why? Because you're now telling the PHB that he's wrong for believing the spin doctor. People don't like being told they're wrong, they resist it. They also don't like their beliefs challenged even if it is in their best interests. The spin doctor leaves enough open for challenge knowing the opposing voices will come across like obstructionists.

The MS spin doctor is using time tested mass opinion manipulation effectively. This social engineering method has been used to colonize Iraq and will soon be used to bilk Social Security of billions of dollars. Those that disagree with me are part of the problem. Moderate me as flamebait and you're par for the course.