Linked by Eugenia Loli-Queru on Thu 2nd Sep 2004 19:56 UTC, submitted by Jon Cooper
"We evaluated the security features of Windows XP SP2 on a test machine, following a clean install of XP Pro with no configuration changes and no third-party software or drivers installed. We installed XP with the NTFS file system, choosing all of the factory defaults, then patched it with each recommended security update including SP-1 (required), before installing SP2." Read the rest at TheRegister.
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I use my laptop and workstation at home for work and girlfiend uses them. NOT one virus, worm or anyother problem, I take that back a failed hard-drive. But with the operating system NONE.
Linux, I have been using since Redhat6.0 and not really any serious problems other than finding and installing utilities or patches but no biggie.
If the 'Register' had Windows XP Pro written by God and the security was so tight you had to be an angel to click on the start button. They would say it was not fit for mankind.
The way I see it, Windows has had some bumps, but name one OS that does not. Second, Windows is the desktop leader with about 96% of the market share.
Third, this is the truth, they are JEALOUS of the success of Bill Gates. I have to admit, he is a BUSINESS man and knows how to make money, PLUS he has created hundreds of thousands of jobs.
Same old story, being jealous of someone successful.