[citation][nom]batkerson[/nom]I sincerely believe that the security any computer system is primarily the responsibility -- i.e., the result of design and implementation -- of the OS. The dept. of justice dropped the ball a few years back when, ultimately, it did not require the breakup of MS into operating system and applications companies. If MS truly would concentrate on the efficiency, and security, of the OS rather than on bells and whistles that few people need and even fewer actually want, then, oh, what a Windows we would (probably) have. MS is so intent on adding "functionality" or appearance that their security division (or whatever it's called internally) has a moving target to protect. To MS: stop adding functionality for an OS cycle or two and pour all your money into efficiency and security THEN, when the OS is ready, move forward with the other "stuff".My 2 cents.[/citation]
Splitting Microsoft wouldn't change anything. Besides, by having it together, it would actually offer them better interoperability and releases on schedules.
Besides, the any OS is just as vulnerable as the other. They're simply lines of codes, some better implemented than others. They still can be brought down to its knees.