[eccr] Microsoft to reveal source code

Microsoft to reveal source code
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Microsoft is to share the secrets of its closely-guarded source code for
the Windows operating system with governments and international
organisations around the world in an effort to beat off rivals and
strengthen its position in government markets.

Under an initiative called 'the government security program', the firm
will allow governments and their agencies to examine the source code so
they can improve the security of their software.

NATO and Russia have already signed up and Microsoft said discussions
were taking place with more than 60 other governments and agencies.
Microsoft said it was confident governments would respect its
intellectual property and said it was not worried about piracy or other
infringements.

BBC News - January 15, 2003
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/2659857.stm

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