Save up for Windows desktops, it'll cost ya.

http://www.theregister.co.uk/2004/05/07/windows_worm_tax/

"In a research note, Gartner writes: "Many of the vulnerabilities that continue to be identified in Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003 are easily exploitable; attackers will continue to develop worms that will cause damage equal to, or more severe than, the system shutdowns and network congestion caused by the Slammer worm. Enterprises that are dependent on Windows systems must invest both in means to patch faster and in host-based intrusion prevention software for all Windows PCs and servers."

MoneyPit
Tuesday, May 11, 2004

It's good to see Gartner reads slashdot and El Reg.

Tuesday, May 11, 2004

One more vote for IBM's desktop middleware.

Mike
Tuesday, May 11, 2004

"Many of the vulnerabilities that continue to be identified in Linux are easily exploitable; attackers will continue to develop worms that will cause damage equal to, or more severe than, the system shutdowns and network congestion caused by the Slapper worm. Enterprises that are dependent on Linux systems must invest both in means to patch faster and in host-based intrusion prevention software for all Linux PCs and servers."

Just me (Sir to you)
Wednesday, May 12, 2004

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