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Saturday, October 11, 2003
MS Security Version 2.0
I really feel sorry for the guys at Microsoft. They have it really hard. Being the big dog on the block means you always get the bum rap.Information Week is reporting on changes in the works over at MS to work on improving security.
Two years ago Microsoft made a big deal about making their systems more secure. Yet in the two years it seems the spread of viruses and other hacks on their products hasn't changed a bit. So they're going to try something new I guess. Here's hoping they get it right this time!
Personally, I think they need to go away from the hodgepodge patch method. It's fine to release individual patches. I mean there are people and places that want it that way. However for home users it's too much work to keep up. They need to simplify things.
I think they should release cumulative monthly patches. They actual do this for Internet Explorer. The first of every month bundle every patch from the last month into one and release it. I'd like the same idea implemented for the overall OS. Then it's just a matter of teaching home users to make patching a priority.
Teach it like car maintenance. Everyone knows you change oil ever 3000 miles. So get people used to the idea of "patch your computer every 30 days!" With enough time it'll sink in. People will start taking better care of their computers and the world will be a better place.
HA! Yea right!
on 10/11/2003 at 10:39 PM