While the computer industry is generally supportive of Microsoft’s efforts to improve the reliability and security of its software, the initiative is not without controversy. Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has stated that Digital Rights Management (DRM) is essential to the Trustworthy Computing initiative leading detractors to question the company’s motives. Many observers view DRM as an attempt by Microsoft, to not only protect, but also control the content on user’s computers.
The Open-source community has also expressed concern that a trustworthy computing implementation will require authenticating programs as well as content. Such a system could be used to hinder the progress of non-Microsoft software and operating systems. Similar Microsoft strategies have led to allegation of anti-competitive behavior.
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