> -----Original Message----- > From: Ronish Mehta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Monday, July 21, 2003 10:19 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Microsot Liability for vulnerabilities
> Hi all, > As we all know, M$ licences are very expensive (both > one-time & recurring cost). Try getting ORACLE licenses. Then complain about price <g> > We also know that new vulnerabilities are discovered > regularly (we may say monthly just to be kind) And more so with Windoze than with Unix, nonetheless. . . > These vulnerabilities are exploited by viruses and > hackers, and these may cause damage to our computer > systems, and may involve additional cost Are not the hackers and virus-writers ultimately liable, assuming they can be identified and caught ??? > to protect ourselves against these threats, we have to > apply latest patches, use uptodate antiviruses. In other words, good Systems Administration and Network Security practices > In a large organisation deploying patches may be a > real headache (I know because I'm in this situation ;) > and may involve additional cost Patching is part of ANY system. . . > I was just wondering if Microsoft does not have a part > of responsibility in all this? After all we are paying > this company a fortune for OS and applications that > contain vulnerabilities/bugs. Of course they do. And by agreeing to the EULA, you waive all liability. . . > Should we continue to pay Microsoft for its buggy > software packages? Can we sue it for the damages that > it can potentially cause to our company (interms of > cost, reputation, etc)? 1. Feel free to migrate to Linux or any of the *nixes. Your real problem is at the desktop: too many users would freak at a KDE or GNOME desktop, and without their buggy-but-familiar Word, Excel, Powerpoint, and Outlook. . . 2. No, you can't sue: you agreed they were not liable in the click-through AND when you opened the wrapper/envelope on the media. . . --------------------------------------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
