First, companies need to have some level of indemnification and protection from the technology deployed.
This guy is spreading SCO-FUD. If you use FOSS technologies, you might open yourself up to being sued by some IP holder.
However, it turns out that Microsoft doesn't offer much more than FOSS when it comes to backing their product. The following is from the WinXP EULA:
16. DISCLAIMER OF WARRANTIES. The Limited Warranty that appears above is the only express warranty made to you and is provided in lieu of any other express warranties or similar obligations (if any) created by any advertising, documentation, packaging, or other communications. Except for the Limited Warranty and to the maximum extent permitted by applicable law, Microsoft and its suppliers provide the Software and support services (if any) AS IS AND WITH ALL FAULTS, and hereby disclaim all other warranties and conditions, whether express, implied or statutory, including, but not limited to, any (if any) implied warranties, duties or conditions of merchantability, of fitness for a particular purpose, of reliability or availability, of accuracy or completeness of responses, of results, of workmanlike effort, of lack of viruses, and of lack of negligence, all with regard to the Software, and the provision of or failure to provide support or other services, information, software, and related content through the Software or otherwise arising out of the use of the Software. ALSO, THERE IS NO WARRANTY OR CONDITION OF TITLE, QUIET ENJOYMENT, QUIET POSSESSION, CORRESPONDENCE TO DESCRIPTION OR NON-INFRINGEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE SOFTWARE.
He accused Shatner of hogging the camera, adding: "I like Captain Kirk, but I sure don't like Bill. He's so insecure that all he can think about is himself."
The CNN obit was from the associated press. The above line is an example of what NOT to include in an obituary -- very petty and irrelevant.
The BBC one certainly has more class than this tripe.
Yeah, I've often lamented that the terrorists are picking the wrong group to jihad...instead of blowing up innocent citizens, they should focus their efforts on the White House and the Capitol.
The government has had a jihad against the American people for a while now.
At this point, Windows (the OS) should be free to the pubic -- it could easily be paid for by the outside interests who seem to have so much influence!
Then, if the public use it, at least they won't be paying for the privilege of getting screwed!
But what about all the journalists (some call me that..but basically I'm a paid MonkeySoft shill) that SCO invited to see examples of infringing code. I know we had to sign a non-disclosure agreement, so I can't talk about what I saw, but believe me there was lots of powerpoint slides!!!
Boo hoo! Poor corporations losing 100 MILLION BIGILLION DOLLARS (raise pinky finger to corner of mouth) because they built their IT infrastructure on technology that has been PROVEN to be so insecure that continued usage border on negligence.
Mission critical, my ass!
Here's my analogy...
Two guy have all their tools locked away in toolboxes. One man uses twine to secure his case, while the other uses a padlock. During the night, both cases are forcibly opened and emptied by thieves. Was a crime committed against both parties? Yes. Did both parties take equal measures to prevent such a crime from happening? NO. Frankly, I'd have much less sympathy for the man who simply tied his toolbox shut.
Generally speaking, most black-hats will take the path of least resistance and go for the easy target. Microsoft has consistently helped them along the way.
I am Lord William's official Groom of the Stool. Your seething propaganda might rival that of Tokyo Rose, but you've got a long way to go, buddy, before you rise to level of Microsoft's chief spin-artist-slash-ass-wiper.
As an aside...Microsoft (Lord William, in particular) is busy developing an advanced kernel. He had corn for dinner last night. It's already starting to bespeckle his poo! Duty calls!
Paul, let me explain how to be an industry analyst...
1) NEVER NEVER NEVER refer to anything that puts Microsoft in a bad light. After all, they pay the bills.
2) NEVER NEVER NEVER mention pinko-commie-bastard linux without mentioning how the TCO is lower on Windows, reliability is a myth, and security is virtually non-existent.
3) Lastly, land a gig working for a real tech think-tank, like the Yankee Group (TM). CIO Today? Who reads that rag anyway? You get more press from these slashdot lusers than you do from a bunch of clueless pointy-haired bosses.
Love,
Laura
Groom of the Stool to Lord Bill
Let's all cut throught the BS...when Darl took over, he NEVER had any intention of continuing the SCO product line. In fact, the releases that have been, er, released were only to illustrate that they are still a viable company that is suffering due to IBM infringement/copyright violation/issue du jour.
What is clear is that SCO was bought by a bunch of Microsoft-funded speculators who aren't getting the easy payday that was foreseen.
If they win this case, SCO is dead. If they lose this case, SCO is dead.
No, this just evidence that Microsoft takes security seriously -- more seriously, in fact, than that pinko-commie-bastard operating system you all feel so drawn towards.
Also, I'll have you pigs know that I'm leaving my duties at the Yankee Group. I've accepted a position serving Lord William at Microsoft. I'm to be his new Groom of the Stool
Actually, at the time I didn't want everyone to know what I was really being called...but I've come to embrace it, as it's my only source of pleasure in this world.
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Yeah, and the richest man on the planet built his empire with insecure software!
It amazes me that a tech can get this far with such a glaring deficiency.
Yah!
AHHH but don't forget the suborbital prices in Borland Products! They're about 5 times higher than Microsoft's!
Yeah, that's something else that MS does...it bargain prices its software until the competition has been run out of town.
And when they can't do that, they simply buy the rival company, hire away all the talent, file lawsuits, or spread FUD, etc etc etc...
However, it turns out that Microsoft doesn't offer much more than FOSS when it comes to backing their product. The following is from the WinXP EULA:
WTF does the NON-INFRINGEMENT statement refer to?
The BBC one certainly has more class than this tripe.
And it's easy enough to change SUSE to use apt-get as well!
SUSE is a GREAT distribution...even if some folks like Red Hat or Debian or Ubuntu better. It just isn't 100% free like some.
Yeah, I've often lamented that the terrorists are picking the wrong group to jihad...instead of blowing up innocent citizens, they should focus their efforts on the White House and the Capitol.
The government has had a jihad against the American people for a while now.
Yep...I just made some government list...
Yes, but the Swartz is strong with this one...
At this point, Windows (the OS) should be free to the pubic -- it could easily be paid for by the outside interests who seem to have so much influence! Then, if the public use it, at least they won't be paying for the privilege of getting screwed!
But what about all the journalists (some call me that..but basically I'm a paid MonkeySoft shill) that SCO invited to see examples of infringing code. I know we had to sign a non-disclosure agreement, so I can't talk about what I saw, but believe me there was lots of powerpoint slides!!!
Boo hoo! Poor corporations losing 100 MILLION BIGILLION DOLLARS (raise pinky finger to corner of mouth) because they built their IT infrastructure on technology that has been PROVEN to be so insecure that continued usage border on negligence.
Mission critical, my ass!
Here's my analogy...
Two guy have all their tools locked away in toolboxes. One man uses twine to secure his case, while the other uses a padlock. During the night, both cases are forcibly opened and emptied by thieves. Was a crime committed against both parties? Yes. Did both parties take equal measures to prevent such a crime from happening? NO. Frankly, I'd have much less sympathy for the man who simply tied his toolbox shut.
Generally speaking, most black-hats will take the path of least resistance and go for the easy target. Microsoft has consistently helped them along the way.
The cock ring could combat premature ejaculation!
Your seething propaganda might rival that of Tokyo Rose, but you've got a long way to go, buddy, before you rise to level of Microsoft's chief spin-artist-slash-ass-wiper.
As an aside...Microsoft (Lord William, in particular) is busy developing an advanced kernel. He had corn for dinner last night. It's already starting to bespeckle his poo! Duty calls!
Forget Canadian Wood...I want to get a taste of that B.C. pot! I hear it's quite tasty!
Paul, let me explain how to be an industry analyst... 1) NEVER NEVER NEVER refer to anything that puts Microsoft in a bad light. After all, they pay the bills. 2) NEVER NEVER NEVER mention pinko-commie-bastard linux without mentioning how the TCO is lower on Windows, reliability is a myth, and security is virtually non-existent. 3) Lastly, land a gig working for a real tech think-tank, like the Yankee Group (TM). CIO Today? Who reads that rag anyway? You get more press from these slashdot lusers than you do from a bunch of clueless pointy-haired bosses. Love, Laura Groom of the Stool to Lord Bill
That quote was from me you pinko-commie liberal linux loving douchebag!
Tru Dat!
Let's all cut throught the BS...when Darl took over, he NEVER had any intention of continuing the SCO product line. In fact, the releases that have been, er, released were only to illustrate that they are still a viable company that is suffering due to IBM infringement/copyright violation/issue du jour.
What is clear is that SCO was bought by a bunch of Microsoft-funded speculators who aren't getting the easy payday that was foreseen.
If they win this case, SCO is dead. If they lose this case, SCO is dead.
Now, if only Darl were dead...
No, this just evidence that Microsoft takes security seriously -- more seriously, in fact, than that pinko-commie-bastard operating system you all feel so drawn towards.
Also, I'll have you pigs know that I'm leaving my duties at the Yankee Group. I've accepted a position serving Lord William at Microsoft. I'm to be his new Groom of the Stool
Love,
Laura
Actually, at the time I didn't want everyone to know what I was really being called...but I've come to embrace it, as it's my only source of pleasure in this world.
Fsck You! I'll get mad at whomever I choose...and right now it's you, mister man!