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February 18, 2004

Windows leak update

Microsoft this morning updated its statement on the Windows source-code leak to explain the actions it is taking to discourage people from downloading and viewing the code. Here's the relevant paragraph:

Specifically, Microsoft is sending letters explaining to individuals who have already downloaded the source code that such actions are in violation of the law. Additionally, Microsoft has instituted the use of alerts on several peer-to-peer clients where such illegal sharing of the source code has taken place. These alerts are designed to inform any user who conducts specific searches on these networks to locate and download the source code that such activity is illegal.

Earlier this week, Microsoft said that it had addressed in an earlier product update the Internet Explorer exploit reportedly discovered by someone who had examined the leaked code.

No updates yet on the status of the broader investigation. The company continues to refer questions to the FBI.

Posted by Todd Bishop at February 18, 2004 09:57 AM
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I think this is very stealing the code is very bad. I wish Microsfot succes in its future and always appreciate in front of others the big favor that microsoft has done for the computer users throughout the world. Computer would have been beyond the reach of everybody if windows were not launched.

MAZ

Posted by: Mazhar at February 18, 2004 01:02 PM

I think that MS need to become Open Source (free to view all code).

Their security is appauling. Hackers usually seek knowledge rather than random attacks. Immature and less intelligent "younger" hackers who do the most damage. (I am not agist (ageist?) I am 15 myself!) It serves Microsoft right. Oh well, better be quiet in case I get sued.

teehee, note my hotmail email address (if it is shown.)

Posted by: Alex at February 18, 2004 01:10 PM

It would be better if Microsoft actualy checked what the P2P downloads were before sending out bulk e-mails. I have heard that at least one person (probably many more) was cut off by their ISP after Microsoft sent out a message saying the user "probably" was distributing the MS code.

It turns out that the user was distributing the Linux kernel source, not Microsoft, but nobody actually checked before cutting him off.

It is worrying that convicted monopolists can still wield such arbitrary power.

Posted by: Vik at February 18, 2004 01:36 PM

www.windows-sucks.com

Lmao, of course computers would be available to everyone without Windows (linux!). I would rant and rave - but just visit the above site.

The source code leak is good in the fight against Microsoft's monopolies, but bad for your average computer user due to more exploits being found.

Posted by: The Dude at February 18, 2004 02:13 PM
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