WINDOWS CODE LEAKED, MICROSOFT INVESTIGATING DISCLOSURE               02.13.04
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Microsoft Corp. confirmed rumors last night that portions of its Windows 2000
and Windows NT source codes were illegally leaked via the Internet. Though
experts are divided in their projections of potential consequences, Microsoft
is nonetheless actively working with the FBI to halt the proliferation of the
code and to identify those responsible.  As of now, Microsoft does not believe
that the disclosure was a breach of its corporate network or internal
security.

The source code, though only partially leaked, makes up one of Microsoft's
most valuable products and could potentially lead to even more attacks against
the company.

However, since there are tens of millions lines of code, Microsoft does not
believe a partial leak to be immediate cause for panic. And a rival could not
release Windows-coded software without being halted by a Microsoft lawsuit.

"It's illegal for third parties to post Microsoft source code, and we take
such activity very seriously," said Tom Pilla, a Microsoft spokesman.

Microsoft's website ( http://www.microsoft.com ) states that there is no known
impact on customers as of yet. The company vows to take any appropriate steps
to ensure protection of its customers and their networks.

Look for more information on this story as it develops at
http://www.tgc.com/hpcwire.html .



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