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To: Michael L. Voorhees who wrote (9681)	5/6/1998 5:30:00 PM
From: Judd	Respond to of 64865

I agree. They may have had a source code review to get CD2 clearance. I really don't know. I do know of at least one company who would not use NT unless they had the source code first. They were given permission to have the source code, however it is "top secret" and no one is allowed to see it, except for a few people, so it kind of defeats the purpose. Judd

To: Michael L. Voorhees who wrote (9681)	5/6/1998 5:49:00 PM
From: JC Jaros	Respond to of 64865

JC Jaros: QUESTION: how do tell an OS is secure unless you have the source code for the OS. Indeed, MSFT probably has a few backdoors in old NT that only they know about (JMHO). There is simply no way security can be assured unless one has source code. Well, I'm sure if Microsoft SAYS it's secure and compliant, it's secure and compliant, right? They ARE the "source". I mean, I'm sure they wouldn't deliberately mislead people. :) I have a real sense that the chickens are all finally coming home to roost in Redmond. JOhn