Although Microsoft Windows 7 is garnering all the attention, Microsoft is pushing out XP in an ultra-secure version for the United States Air Force. Apparently the custom build of Windows XP ships with in excess of 600 setting locked down and a security patch turnaround of 72 hours.

This is mainly due to Steve Ballmer stepping in and approving the XP project for the USAF at their request. Word is 85% of previously known exploits have been blocked while support call volume has dropped some 40%.

The USAF has also saved a cool $100 million in costs, a good saving. Unfortunately though Microsoft will not be selling the ultra-secure version of Windows XP to us ordinary mortals.

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