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Re:Microsoft is busy rewriting core Windows library code in ... by Izikiel43 on Thursday April 27, 2023 @09:12PM (#35736447)
Well, if you watched the video you would know. Since they are removing whole attack surfaces, which means reduced exploits, which means more security, which at windows scale means millions of dollars saved in prevented security issues for companies across the world.
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Re:Microsoft is busy rewriting core Windows library code in ... by 1letterunixname on Thursday April 27, 2023 @09:17PM (#35736470)
The way Microsoft wrote code for 40 years was an attack surface. The absurdity and fragility of DCOM and ActiveX without meaningful security or development rigor.
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Re:Microsoft is busy rewriting core Windows library code in ... by Izikiel43 on Thursday April 27, 2023 @09:27PM (#35736544)
Ok? What's the point? Do you want them to invent a time machine and not do that? Is it a bad idea to fix the issues?
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Re:Microsoft is busy rewriting core Windows library code in ... by jen20 on Thursday April 27, 2023 @09:35PM (#35736583)
No, I want them to write better stuff going forward, which this seems to be.
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Re:Microsoft is busy rewriting core Windows library code in ... by 1letterunixname on Thursday April 27, 2023 @09:59PM (#35736718)
It's like them finally admitting the emperor's new clothes is the king is naked.

Frankly, I don't care because Microsoft's ethos is one of hostility, neglect, and irresponsibility.

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Re:Microsoft is busy rewriting core Windows library code in ... by afavour on Thursday April 27, 2023 @11:07PM (#35737062)
“Microsoft has a history of hostile neglect!”

[MS moves to responsibly maintain their codebase and patch previously overlooked vulnerabilities]

“Ugh why are they wasting all this tiiiime”

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Re:Microsoft is busy rewriting core Windows library code in ... by 1letterunixname on Thursday April 27, 2023 @10:00PM (#35736730)
Closing the barn door after the cows left. Too little, too late.
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Re:Microsoft is busy rewriting core Windows library code in ... by bee_rider on Thursday April 27, 2023 @10:34PM (#35736917)
Yesterday would be better, but there’ll never be a better day than today.
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Re:Microsoft is busy rewriting core Windows library code in ... by Loocid on Thursday April 27, 2023 @10:29PM (#35736886)
How is it too late when they are continuously producing new products?
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