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Microsoft buys out Winternals founded by Mark Russinovich

Jul 18th 2006

Microsoft has bought Winternals Software which was founded by Mark Russinovich. The software company which produces systems recovery and data protection solutions was founded in 1996 by Mark Russinovich and Bryce Cogswell.

The acquisition also includes the popular website Sysinternals.com which has over 10000 registered users. The future plans for the company have not been announced but Microsoft said it was looking for ways to integrate Winternals software with its own, "Microsoft is evaluating how the Winternals products and technologies can be integrated within Microsoft offerings to maximize customer value."

Mark will keep his blog going and will head team of researchers that can develop the software further. Mark is well known for publicizing the Sony Rootkit fiasco last year.

“I’ve had my eye on Mark for some time,” said Jim Allchin, co-president of the Platforms & Services Division at Microsoft. “The work he and Bryce have completed in system recovery and data protection illustrates the depth of thinking and skill they will bring to future versions of Windows. The addition of their deep kernel-level expertise to our existing strong talent will help provide us with the edge we need to continue to raise the quality and functionality bar for Windows on both the client and the server.”

Mark will be wished well by all his followers and hopefully he might be able to turn the Security Profile of Microsoft around somewhat.

Posted by Steo - Jul 18th 2006

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Microsoft Acquires Winternals Software - Winternals Press Release

Microsoft Acquires Winternals Software - Microsoft Pres Release