[lfjokes] Gates Announces Security Death Squads

[Simondo]

From: http://www.bbspot.com/News/2001/12/death.html


Gates Announces Security Death Squads
By Wil Wheaton 
 
 Redmond, WA- Amid revelations that Windows XP is filled with security
holes, making it easy for virtually any 15 year old to seize control
of a machine running the recently released operating system, Microsoft
chairman Bill Gates today maintained that Windows XP is, indeed, the
"most secure operating system, ever." 

Framed by the mighty trees and dwarfed by a large Windows XP flag,
rippling in the Redmond breeze, Gates this morning defended
Microsoft's claims.

"Windows XP is still the leader in security, for both home, and
business users," Gates began. "We at Microsoft believe firmly in the
importance of computer security, and we recognize that the number one
threat to security are not the individuals who attack insecure
systems, but, rather, the individuals who publicize security holes in
the first place. If people would just learn to remain quiet, these
evil hackers wouldn't know of any insecurities, and your computer
would be safe."

"Contrary to popular belief, we here at Microsoft take security very
seriously," Gates said, his voice growing grave. "We envision a day
when all systems are secure, and issuing security patches and updates
is a distant memory, like the Amiga. In pursuit of that goal, I am
announcing today, that Microsoft will be dispatching 'security
squads', who will travel the world, seeking out the evildoers who
would disclose vulnerabilities in operating systems, and disposing of
them with eXtreme Prejudice."

Gates then turned the microphone over to Microsoft's new Chief of
Security, Gunther Goebels.

"Let this be a warning to everyone within the sound of my voice: if
you attempt to discover and disclose security holes within any
Microsoft operating system, you will be dealt with, accordingly. We
will stop at nothing to ensure that XP users continue to enjoy a safe,
secure and private computing experience."

Goebels then revealed the first Blue Squad Of Death, or BSOD. As the
blue-jacketed men marched across the lawn, Goebels announced, "Make no
mistake. You are either with Microsoft, or you are with the hackers."