27 January 2003 - SQL Server

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reporter: Why do so many run Microsoft SQL Server?
Bill Gates: Intelligent businesses know that it is head-and-shoulders above the competition.
Bill Gates’ conscience: In hype... ankles-and-knees below in reliability.
reporter: Even with the security bug that’s been slowing down the whole internet?
Bill Gates: The patch to fix that issue has been available since summer. Blame the administrators.
Bill Gates’ conscience: Though installing the patch is inexcusably difficult.
reporter: Ah, the ones who are so smart that they run your software?
Bill Gates: The Trustworthy Computing Initiative has only....
Bill Gates’ conscience: Shut up now!
Bill Gates: Hmm? Did you hear something?

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