Re: SQL Server Worm devastates Microsoft Corporate networks!

Simon Cooke wrote:

> Sinister Midget <xunil_at_kc-rr.com> scribbled:
>
> > On Tue, 28 Jan 2003 11:09:10 GMT, simoncooke_at_earthlink.net drooled
> > and scribbled:
> >> RonB <ronb_at_blizz.34sp.com> scribbled:
> >>
> >>> Simon Cooke wrote:
> >>>
> >>>> Most software developers aren't going to care about patches to SQL
> >>>> Server -- especially if they don't use it, or are not running a
> >>>> site. As far as they're concerned, it's just a part of their dev
> >>>> system, and one they don't look at too often.
> >>>>
> >>>> *That* is why it caused problems for MS.
> >>>
> >>> Bottom line, M$ didn't take care of the SQL patch in their own
> >>> house. And you think other corporatins have more WNDOZE expertise
> >>> or time for patches than M$?
> >>
> >> Bottom line, Linux is a minority OS whose userbase pales in
> >> comparison to that of Windows.
> >
> > What does linux have to do with MICROS~1 not fixing the things right
> > under their own noses, then blaming everybody else for the same thing?
> >
> > That wasn't even close to a reasonable attempt to change the subject.
> > That was so blatant that Micro-Soft should fire you NOW for such a
> > horrendous slipup!!
>
> No, SinisterWhatever, that's not the point.
>
> The point is this:
>
> The machines which got hit were not servers. They were predominantly
> regular workstation boxes, used by Joe Q. Developer at MS. Their servers
> getting hit were a side effect of the DDOS it caused *inside* their
> firewall, just from sheer network traffice.
>
> Simon

Prevoiusly Simon you we're saying a developer at MS was at fault now you try another angle how pethetic. Hope MS is paying you well. ;)

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