Microsoft also said open-source software is inherently less secure
because the code is available for the world to examine for flaws,
making it possible for hackers or criminals to exploit
them. Proprietary software, the company argued, is more secure because
of its closed nature.
Presumably the
Microsoft also said open-source software is inherently less secure
because the code is available for the world to examine for flaws,
making it possible for hackers or criminals to exploit
them. Proprietary software, the company argued, is more secure because
of its closed nature.
Presumably the
Open-Source Fight Flares At Pentagon
Microsoft Lobbies Hard Against Free Software
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60050-2002May22.html
By Jonathan Krim
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, May 23, 2002; Page E01
Microsoft Corp. is aggressively lobbying the Pentagon to squelch
Open-Source Fight Flares At Pentagon
Microsoft Lobbies Hard Against Free Software
http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/articles/A60050-2002May22.html
By Jonathan Krim
Washington Post Staff Writer
Thursday, May 23, 2002; Page E01
Microsoft Corp. is aggressively lobbying the Pentagon to squelch
