Microsoft has a more secure OS than a hardened version of Linux.
Right there is the flaw in your statement. You're correct in that no one in the field would believe that a Microsoft OS is more secure than a hardened version of Linux. On the same token though, any reputable person in the field would agree that a hardened version of Microsoft's OS is not any less secure than a hardened version of Linux.
Speaking as an academic, it is somewhat disappointing to see this kind of spin besmirch the ivory tower of a university institution
What are you talking about? Academic research is funded by corporatations all the time. Why is this any different? Just because they were funded by Microsoft does not immediately mean the research is flawed or skewed. Have you reviewed the paper? My guess is not. Before making straw man arguments make sure you have all the facts.
I'm not trying to make a claim for or against the findings - only that, with the amount of information we have about the research; at this time, these kinds of statements, "These sell outs always surprise me," are completely unwarranted.
These people were breaking Michigan law by buying the cigerattes from out-of-state and bringing them into the state. If the poster had read the article before submitting it...
"It is illegal to bring any cigarettes into Michigan from other states unless by licensed sellers who pay the appropriate tax."
This has nothing to do with taxes on purchases from Amazon or similar online retailers.
Have you stopped to think that possibly the reason it wasn't linked to Google is because it doesn't show up for everybody who does a search? As others have already noted, Google phases in new features over a period of time.
So the poster took a screenshot and posted those instead, I can't speak for others, but I for one would call that a courteous gesture...
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Right there is the flaw in your statement. You're correct in that no one in the field would believe that a Microsoft OS is more secure than a hardened version of Linux. On the same token though, any reputable person in the field would agree that a hardened version of Microsoft's OS is not any less secure than a hardened version of Linux.
Speaking as an academic, it is somewhat disappointing to see this kind of spin besmirch the ivory tower of a university institution
What are you talking about? Academic research is funded by corporatations all the time. Why is this any different? Just because they were funded by Microsoft does not immediately mean the research is flawed or skewed. Have you reviewed the paper? My guess is not. Before making straw man arguments make sure you have all the facts.
I'm not trying to make a claim for or against the findings - only that, with the amount of information we have about the research; at this time, these kinds of statements, "These sell outs always surprise me," are completely unwarranted.
"It is illegal to bring any cigarettes into Michigan from other states unless by licensed sellers who pay the appropriate tax."
This has nothing to do with taxes on purchases from Amazon or similar online retailers.
I'm not sure what you searched for, but I ran a search for 'used cars' and cars.com was #1 and autotrader.com was #3
Have you stopped to think that possibly the reason it wasn't linked to Google is because it doesn't show up for everybody who does a search? As others have already noted, Google phases in new features over a period of time. So the poster took a screenshot and posted those instead, I can't speak for others, but I for one would call that a courteous gesture...