> > In theory, is it not their product that is "hacking" into other > computers > > - as opposed to the operator who may not even be aware of the > infection. > > Unfortunately it is seen as a law enforcement problem, not a > software bug. > The authorities, the media, and the public seem to believe that the > "hackers" (=="criminals") are solely at fault and that Microsoft is > blameless.
It seems like MS are giving everyone heavily loaded weaponry to use and ABUSE as they or someone else wishes. If someone was to distribute actual loaded weapons to someone who is almost certainly going to use it to cause harm - would that not be considered aiding and abetting of criminal behaviour ? If so, could MS not be considered to be aiding and abetting criminal behaviour ? Sure they "released a patch" but if there was discovered to be food poising in some product - all of it would be recalled. Should MS not make more of an effort to make sure that at least all the boxes of registered users are patched ? Just a coupla thoughts Regards, Shri __________________________________________________ Do You Yahoo!? Make international calls for as low as $.04/minute with Yahoo! Messenger http://phonecard.yahoo.com/
