Just because a tool is included in the bundle doesn't mean you HAVE to use
it.
Microsoft also includes an FTP server with IIS, did that cause people to
stop using their FTP server software and start using MS-FTP Server? Of
course not.

If MS want's to include a firewall and encryption system, fine. Just
continue to use your same firewall software.
The only thing I'd be worried about is how much this new software will be
"built-in" to Windows.
This remind anybody of a certain "web-browser-war"?

--
Edgar
-----Original Message-----
From: Turner, Keith [mailto:TurnerLtea-emh1.army.mil]
Sent: Friday, October 05, 2001 10:02 AM
To: focus-mssecurityfocus.com
Subject: Microsoft Can't Win.
   I'm sitting here eating my lunch and reading email/websites.  I stopped
reading through the email (security related mailing lists mostly) when I hit
several of the "Microsoft sucks, they are as secure as a child's playground"
type messages.  So, I minimized email and opened a web browser.  Pointed it
to a news portal and started reading.  Came across this - ' The big bad
Microsoft is trying to use their monopoly powers to crush the competition in
the security market'  in reference to xp's built-in firewall and encryption
system.   
  People yell at them for not adding security features to their products but
then scream MONOPOLY when they do add security features.
What gives?
Keith
(I feel better now)

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