backdoors installed so 'fixes' won't muck them up later on
Consider the source.
What's that last line all about?
"The NSA is quite good at finding weapons of mass destruction that are not there."
Huh?
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Star Traveler
If the Red team didn't have an endless supply of hot pockets, they surely missed something.
If the NSA really contributed to Vista's security, it was most likely in the form of a "backdoor" to allow them to come in and look around any time they want.
Removing the tin hat, it's more likely that the government was involved in order to hasten certification for Vista's use within the government. In general, it should result in a more secure system. Remember, the NSA isn't just the spooks, but the guys mostly responsible for setting the standards for computer security in the government.