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Microsoft prepares security assault on Linux

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Old 11-12-2003
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Microsoft prepares security assault on Linux

Microsoft Corp. is preparing a major PR assault over Windows' perceived security failings in which it will criticize Linux for taking too long to fix bugs, we have learned.

In a sign that the inroads made by the Open Source community are starting to rattle the software giant, Microsoft has hired several analysts to review how fast holes are patched in the open source software and is expected to announce that Windows compares favorably.

Read more: Infoworld.
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