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Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.
 - Charles Darwin

As part of Microsoft's ongoing security efforts we constantly look for ways to use a diverse set of tools and develop methodologies to protect our customers. By combining our expertise with the broader community we can expand the boundaries of defence to better protect people worldwide.
 - George Stathakopoulos

Boy what a mouthful. And what expertise? OK - how about just shutting down operations? All of them? And stopping all that monopolistic bullying? Because that would really help. But you already know that don't you? That's what you need to do and that's the one thing the world needs but that's the one thing you won't ever do - right?
 - Brendon C Bleebwart

Jeff Jones is an infamous Microsoft propagandist. He uses the approach of engaging in lawyeristic word games in an endless effort to alway make the MS product look good and the competing products look bad without regard to actual performance characteristics. Folks who are interested in the actual big picture and facts should just pass by anything that Jones publishes. Jones appears to be a product of MS culture which values winning at any cost and where facts are to be kicked to the gutter and methodically distorted anytime they're found to be inconvenient.
 - 'dfolk'

UAC is a minor speed bump in a residential neighborhood. It annoys the motorists and does nothing to stop the speeding. I could keep going on with this metaphor about the kids using speed bumps as skateboard ramps and fire trucks on call to emergencies having to literally stop at each bump but you get the idea. That's UAC in a nutshell.
 - 'AlphaMack'

Turn off UAC and you have XP's security model. Not that it matters: you're still running as the *nix equivalent of root by default. Everything is fair game.
 - 'AlphaMack'

I've downloaded the whole Creative Suite CS4 Series, Im not seeing any difference.. doesn't feel like i have a trojan.
 - 'Yamcha'

Looks like Mac users are going to have to start using that famous Windows program Common Sense 2009 Mac edition. Apple cannot patch the 'ignorant user' hole.
 - 'edgew8'

If my employer hadn't already paid for a Symantec antivirus software license on my Mac I can tell you I certainly would not have paid for it on my own.
 - Brian Krebs

I'm a lefty. Get used to it.
 - Barack Obama

I was told not to swipe the pen.
 - Barack Obama

It's got a certain ring to it.
 - Barack Obama

Welcome. Enjoy yourself. Roam around. Don't break anything.
 - Barack Obama

I am and we're going to do it very slowly.
 - Barack Obama

We decided it was so much fun. The bad news is there's 12 more balls.
 - Barack Obama

You guys dress a lot sharper than you did in Iowa!
 - Barack Obama

The message we are sending around the world is that the United States intends to prosecute the ongoing struggle against violence and terrorism and we are going to do so in a manner that is consistent with our values and our ideals.
 - Barack Obama

I am utterly deeply humbled and chuffed by the fact that I'm a stamp. I'm going to be licked by millions of Australians and I can't wait.
 - Cate Blanchett

A lot of lessons have been learned during the outbreak and they are being fully documented and discussed to prevent a repeat.
 - David Whitham

Please note that this incident could over the next few days attract outside interest from the press. If you are at any time approached by anyone to give information relating to the current problem then please refer them to me in the first instance.
 - Carol Hudson

Nowadays security guys break the Mac every single day. Every single day they come out with a total exploit. Your machine can be taken over totally. I dare anybody to do that once a month on a Windows machine.
 - Bill Gates

The mystic chords of memory, stretching from every battlefield and patriot grave to every living heart and hearthstone all over this broad land, will yet swell the chorus of the Union, when again touched, as surely they will be, by the better angels of our nature.
 - Abraham Lincoln

We believe that everyone loves music and we're thrilled to partner with all major content owners already at launch. This is an exciting step forward in our mission to provide the best possible music experience by allowing people to listen to whatever they want, whenever they want.
 - Daniel Ek

Subscription streaming services are the future of digital music consumption. Spotify is an excellent consumer experience and Universal Music Group International is delighted to be a part of the launch.
 - Rob Wells Universal Music Group

We are excited to be working with Spotify as they develop this distinctive online destination that will include both ad-supported content as well as quality premium packages. With such an easy to navigate interface and wide variety of music and features for users to enjoy Spotify promises to be an online fan favourite.
 - Ulrich Jaerkel Sony BMG Music Entertainment

Spotify is a compelling new way of connecting artists and fans which reflects the shift we are seeing in digital music from a total reliance on à la carte services to the addition of new models that provide instant and legal access to our artists' music.
 - Stefan Blom EMI Music

Spotify is a wide ranging, flexible, and engaging music experience. By offering a compelling choice of ad-supported and paid-for services the platform is in a strong position to foster a loyal community of users and attract advertisers. Spotify will be a powerful promotional and discovery engine through which our roster of artists can grow their fan bases.
 - Leanne Sharman Warner Music EMEA

We are genuinely excited at the fantastic quality and attention to detail behind the Spotify service and at the innovative business opportunity for our members. We are equally pleased that Spotify quickly recognised the true value that Merlin has brought to the market and have worked hard with us to ensure that the independent labels that constitute our membership are available to their users from day one.
 - Greg Scholl The Orchard

We already have a sense of where we need to compete with Windows. Now the question is if we can create something that is stylish and stunning.
 - Mark Shuttleworth

Any chance the US could convince the muslim world to pressure Iran to give up the quest for nuclear weapons has been buried in Gaza.
 - Mark LeVine

It's not going to help none of you, The Jews are the chosen people and all your hatred is deeply rooted in jealousy. G_D chose Isaac NOT ishmael. Once the Jews will return to G_D and keep the comandment as they should no force in the world will be able to stop them and then true peace will come on earth.
 - 'Jack' from the United States

Most adware targets IE users because obviously they're the biggest share of the market. In addition they tend to be the less savvy chunk of the market. If you're using IE then either you don't care or you don't know about all the vulnerabilities IE has.
 - Matt Knox

I had essentially no coding experience when I started my present job. I was able to truthfully say on my CV that I had years of exposure to several languages but I really did not know anything about actually coding in any of them.
 - Matt Knox

It is reasonable to expect given the history of Steve's illness the market is probably going to assume he is not going to return to Apple.
 - Charles Wolf

Remembering I'll be dead soon is the most important tool I've ever encountered to help me make the big choices in life.
 - Steve Jobs

Imagine you're right in the middle of an important procedure when your computer freezes and crashes, erasing your data and costing you hours of extra work. For the thousandth time you wish you had an easy to use alternative to your current operating system. Look no further than Ubuntu Linux, a community-developed Linux-based operating system designed to give new life to your old PC or Mac.
 - Best Buy blurb

Manage email, photos, music, and more easily and keep your computer safe with powerful firewall and antivirus programs. With Ubuntu Linux your computer operates smoothly and efficiently, saving you time and preserving your peace of mind.
 - Best Buy blurb

Just want to say hello from Russia. You are really good guys. It was a surprise you can respond to threats so fast. Happy new year and good luck.
 - VX author

Kernal Panick is an Apple version of BSOD.
 - meghalc

BSOD is a kernel panic, you moron.
 - bardibrad

Please don't bash Apple too much We don't want this thread deleted.
 - 'Rob@Bis'

If Gavin And Stacey helps me get more jobs more easily that would be great but as long as Mum and Dad, Nan, and Auntie Edna are happy with it all then I will be too. Because that's what matters at the end of the day, isn't it?
 - Joanna Page

Next on Digg: Obama's favorite colour, his favorite flavour ice cream, and what he likes more - pizza or hot dogs.
 - 'Mike Riley'

The show wasn't scripted so she had to be herself.
 - Sinitta

Kelly was useless. Really terrible. Backstage I could see she was giving the buzzer to loads of acts really quickly. She wasn't giving anyone a chance and looked nervous and edgy. The other judges seemed to know what they were doing but she looked amateurish. She was just copying them all and said what everyone else said.
 - Michael Hayter

Prerecording performances is becoming a popular method of ensuring high stakes internationally televised events go off without a hitch.
 - Nick Greene

Cleaning up Illinois is like washing a pile of dirt.
 - Brendon C Bleebwart

You don't love him. You're not his.
 - Orry Main

We got out! They let us out!
 - Barack Obama

You are - therefore you is.
 - 'Ain't rocket science'

Whoever said the consumer is always right never owned a business.
 - 'Halvri'

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