‘Malware’, Microsoft and Open Source

Here is an interestng article on Groklaw about one Microsoft spokesman’s alleged recent comments about Linux and open source, and the cost of ‘malware’ (viruses etc) on Windows platforms including problems with Microsoft’s patches. I have to say I haven’t had any problems with MS’s patches, but I’ve also stopped connecting my laptop to the net when it’s running Windows. Despite having an anti-virus package I still managed to pick up several viruses, and it appears that clearing up my system necessitated getting rid of the main program for Visual Studio. It also speaks volumes about MS’s attitude when it insists on designing another proprietary operating system for its next release, when Unix is a proven, secure architecture, and freely obtainable off the net.