Microsoft spreads Windows source code

[Gary Stoneburner <gary.stoneburner@nist.gov>]

re:
http://zdnet.com.com/2100-1104_2-5058111.html

"Earlier this year, Microsoft started a new initiative called
Government Software Program that involved opening up its flagship Windows
operating system to governments interested in tailoring the software to
fit, primarily, their security needs.    Microsoft said 12
countries, including Austria, Russia, China and the UK, had entered into
the new deals, with another 35 in negotiation, since the program started
in January."

I wonder if the "security needs" of any of these countries
include finding (and forgetting to mention to anyone else) a few
"useful" vulnerabilities?  Having the source code sure
helps!

Cheers,
Gary

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