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2000-05-07 21:40:02
Keith Moore wrote:

...  I do think there is some culpability on the part of the
software vendor.  and from a purely pragmatic perspective, it's a
lot easier for the vendor to make software that is less susceptible
to such things, than it is to get rid of the virus writers.

and if the folks who sell such software would just fix this, we
wouldn't need to care so much about culpability.  but I'm not
holding my breath waiting for this to happen.

I fully agree and have decided to sponsor a contest to correct
the situation.  I will give one share of Microsoft stock to the
first person who posts, to this IETF Discussion list, a draft
shareholder resolution that would, in the opinion of Keith Moore
or his designated alternate, correct the situation if it were
adopted by Microsoft Corporation as we currently know it.

Moreover, as a fellow shareholder, I will second the resolution 
in communication with Microsoft's corporate secretariat.  
Furthermore, I'll pay Keith or his designate $10 to judge the entries.
I am doing this because I've been unable to communicate successfully 
with Microsoft as a customer, shareholder, and erstwhile employee.  
This will at least give me a fresh perspective, and with luck might 
get something done.  If it doesn't, we have legal recourse with the 
antitrust remedy proceedings.

Here's your chance to hone your shareholder proposal-writing skills!  
Be the first to post a resolution that passes muster with Keith 
and win a valuable share of Microsoft stock!

Cheers,
James

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