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Nov 21st, 2000, 07:02 AM
Whistler Includes New Security Features (http://www.zdnet.com/zdnn/stories/news/0,4586,2655786,00.html) - Nov. 20, 2000 9:07 AM
Microsoft's new Windows version, code-named Whistler, will have a range of new security options, such as one that blocks software without a valid digital signature. Though this advancement improves security and virus defense, some analysts worry that it could increase MS's power over Windows software developers. A new antitrust issue may arise if small developers have to get Microsoft's seal of approval
Microsoft's new Windows version, code-named Whistler, will have a range of new security options, such as one that blocks software without a valid digital signature. Though this advancement improves security and virus defense, some analysts worry that it could increase MS's power over Windows software developers. A new antitrust issue may arise if small developers have to get Microsoft's seal of approval