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Just in case you hadn't heard about it yet, the source code for Microsoft Windows NT and Win2K has been leaked to the internet. For awhile I figured it was just a hoax, but there's official word from the folks as Microsoft now that it is in fact, not a hoax. This should be interesting to see the number of new virii, etc. that prey on the Microsoft systems. Now is probably a good time to switch to Linux or BSD if you've ever had the thought of doing so

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/...ndowssource.asp
"Statement from Microsoft Regarding Illegal Posting of Windows Source Code

REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 12, 2004 -- On Thursday, Microsoft became aware that portions of the Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 source code were illegally made available on the Internet. It’s illegal for third parties to post Microsoft source code, and we take such activity very seriously.

We are currently investigating these postings and are working with the appropriate law-enforcement authorities.

At this point it does not appear that this is the result of any breach of Microsoft’s corporate network or internal security.

At this time there is no known impact on customers. We will continue to monitor the situation. "

Press Release End

The claimed Windows 2000 source code archive contains 30,915 files totaling approximately 13.5 million lines. The source is dated July 25, 2000, placing it after the official release of the operating system, which was rumored to contain between 35 and 50 million lines of code in its entirety.

Screenshots which were sighted in the internet, should show parts of internet explorer coding, network protocols, kernel code and parts of handling with certificates."

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