Microsoft's newest security initiative is drawing jeers and a few cheers from industry experts. Many experts said Microsoft's Strategic Security Protection Program plan announced Wednesday is nothing more than a half-hearted attempt to assuage increasing demands from government, industry and consumers . . .
Microsoft's newest security initiative is drawing jeers and a few cheers from industry experts. Many experts said Microsoft's Strategic Security Protection Program plan announced Wednesday is nothing more than a half-hearted attempt to assuage increasing demands from government, industry and consumers for better product security, before the government intervenes and business falls.

Admitting that it has a "special obligation to help ensure the security of the Internet and our customers' data," Microsoft said it will offer free security support services, a free CD that contains all current system-specific security patches, and automatic bi-monthly delivery and installation of new security patches via the Internet.

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