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Information Security Magazine

I just starting receiving Information Security Magazine (through FreeBizMag.com). I was amused to read the editorial “Broken Windows, Indeed”. The authors of a Windows/Linux security study had hidden the fact that the study was paid for by Microsoft. The editor somehow managed to use that fact as a slam against Linux enthusiasts; I’m still confused how she managed that contortion. She then cited facts from the study that I thought had already been thoroughly debunked.

My confusion dissolved as I continued to flip through the magazine. I saw three full-page ads for Microsoft. I can understand trying not to offend your sponsors, but this was a bit obsequious.

May 15, 2005 1 Comment.

One Comment

1. Shannon replied:
   

   What a perfect situation in which to use obsequious! I’m not even kidding…my sixth graders don’t quite understand the word…I may just read your entry to them!

   May 16th, 2005 at 4:02 pm. Permalink.