Comments on: Microsoft Denies NSA Backdoor in Windows 7 [No Exploits Deliberately Coded in Win 7, Privacy Ensured] http://nexus404.com/Blog/2009/11/20/microsoft-denies-nsa-backdoor-in-windows-7-no-exploits-deliberately-coded-in-win-7-privacy-ensured/ TFTS - the very latest in technology news, new gadgets and gizmos. From HDTVs to netbooks, cell phones, DSLR cameras, PMPs, DAPs. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:21:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Patrick Dickey http://nexus404.com/Blog/2009/11/20/microsoft-denies-nsa-backdoor-in-windows-7-no-exploits-deliberately-coded-in-win-7-privacy-ensured/#comment-43534 Patrick Dickey Sat, 21 Nov 2009 18:42:06 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=23178#comment-43534 No, Microsoft didn't code any backdoor into Windows. Any individual who uses reason will come to the same conclusion. Here's why I came to this conclusion: 1. Microsoft exports Windows 7 to other countries. If the NSA had them code a backdoor into the operating system, then Microsoft would be guilty of espionage (for allowing an intelligence agency for a Government to have access to files and data on a foreign sovereign government's computers). 1b. The argument that "Well they only do it on the operating systems and computers sold in the United States" doesn't hold up either. Can you absolutely guarantee that every computer or copy of Windows 7 that is sold in the US will stay in the US? No. Also, foreign governments may purchase those same copies for their Embassies in the US (See point #1 for why this would become a problem). 2. As you pointed out, if customers start to believe that there are 'backdoors' coded into Windows, they will look at alternatives. Hmmm. sounds like some people are trying to create a false scare to drive up their sales.... Have a great day:) Patrick. No, Microsoft didn’t code any backdoor into Windows. Any individual who uses reason will come to the same conclusion. Here’s why I came to this conclusion:

1. Microsoft exports Windows 7 to other countries. If the NSA had them code a backdoor into the operating system, then Microsoft would be guilty of espionage (for allowing an intelligence agency for a Government to have access to files and data on a foreign sovereign government’s computers).

1b. The argument that “Well they only do it on the operating systems and computers sold in the United States” doesn’t hold up either. Can you absolutely guarantee that every computer or copy of Windows 7 that is sold in the US will stay in the US? No. Also, foreign governments may purchase those same copies for their Embassies in the US (See point #1 for why this would become a problem).

2. As you pointed out, if customers start to believe that there are ‘backdoors’ coded into Windows, they will look at alternatives. Hmmm. sounds like some people are trying to create a false scare to drive up their sales….

Have a great day:)
Patrick.

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