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While Microsoft griped about NSA exploit stockpiles, it stockpiled patches: Friday's WinXP fix was built in February

Doctor Syntax Silver badge

" It is totally within their right to charge for the patches"

Let's not lose sight of the fact that this is a patch for a basic design error in their product. If this was your car and not a piece of software would you expect to have to pay a maintenance contract or would you expect a manufacturer product recall?

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