Bugtraq: Re: Microsoft and Security

[Lucas Holt <luke () foolishgames com>]

On Jul 12, 2004, at 7:47 AM, Charles Otstot wrote:
> I won't argue the rest of your points, however, this one I would 
> consider invalid. Here, I have to agree with Microsoft's original 
> concept. Those with pirated copies have no claim to, nor a right to, 
> any fixes (security or otherwise) from Microsoft.  While an argument 
> could be made that not permitting these people to have fixes could 
> endanger innocent users and others with legal copies, this is at best 
> a morally ambiguous and thin argument. The simple fact is, those who 
> use pirated software (be it Microsoft's or anyone else's), are simply 
> thieves who do not deserve to reap any benefits from their actions.
>
> Charlie
I have to disagree with this.  Its not about endangerment.. legit users 
must upgrade their software to avoid risk.  The problem is that 
internet worms eat up bandwidth on the net and slow down servers and 
clients with useless requests.  If we can limit the number of users who 
run antique software, the whole world is a better place. :)
Then we just have to worry about other malicious attacks and script 
kiddies playing.
Lucas Holt
Luke () FoolishGames com
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