[LUAU] Windows Vista will be an improvement in security and stability...

[Julian Yap]

But then we've heard that one before:

Windows Me

"Windows Me: PC Health Features Keep PCs Stable, Secure and Reliable --
and Take the Frustration Out of Computing for Home Users" 
 -
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2000/sept00/09-05winme.mspx

Windows 2000

"Our primary goal is to improve security and safety for all our
customers -- consumers and businesses, regardless of size -- through a
balance of technology innovation, guidance and industry leadership,"
Gates said. "We're committed to continued innovation that addresses the
threats of today and anticipates those that will undoubtedly emerge in
the future." 
 -
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2005/feb05/02-15RSA05KeynotePR.mspx

Windows XP

"Windows XP is the most secure and dependable operating system we have
ever produced."
 -
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2002/aug02/08-30WinXPSP1PR.mspx

Windows Vista

"In Vista, it should be much more difficult for unauthorized programs
(like Viruses and Trojans) to affect the core of the OS and secretly
harm your system."
 - http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,1931914,00.asp



This is taken from a Slashdot user comment
(http://slashdot.org/comments.pl?sid=178809&cid=14821229).

I'd just like to add that depending on the amount of new/re-written code
introduced into the Vista operating system, you will not see any
improvements to the state of Windows security.

The consumer market is trained to demand something brand new and flashy.
See also the 'disappointment' to Apple's recent announcement.  The
Windows market demands new features and therefore new code and therefore
the accompanying new security holes/risks.

Linux on the other hand follows a largely iterative process to software
development.

- Julian