__/ [ 7 ] on Tuesday 16 January 2007 20:21 \__
> Roy Schestowitz wrote:
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>> Microsoft and open source experts to brief House of Lords
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>> ,----[ Quote ]
>> | During a briefing this week, Microsoft's representatives are expected
>> | to be asked about steps it has taken to improve online security as
>> | well as facing questions about Microsoft's co-operation with
>> | competitors. Following Microsoft's briefing, Laurie and Cox will
>> | give their views.
>> `----
>>
>> http://www.cbronline.com
> article_news.asp?guid=ED5D5CF0-471E-4468-9C8B-057D90A2C1A0
>>
>> Not the greatest of days for Microsoft at government. See next news
>> item...
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> This is a democracy - they should also ask open source
> companies for their views as well.
They do that as well. They will weigh the perspective of both sides. Surely,
however, the concern here is security. The EU has raised similar concerns
recently (Heise online is where I read about this). 80 billion SPAM per day
is neither something that acceptable nor sustainable. Even non-technical
legistlators are beginning to understand where the problem lies. Some
systems are secure; some are not. These trait or flaws are inherent.
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