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Symantec wants better sharing from Microsoft

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It's clear that Symantec and Microsoft have a tumultuous relationship. For quite a while the security vendor was busy issuing security alerts about the vulnerabilities in Microsoft's soon-to-debut Vista system. Then just recently a Symantec executive was quoted saying the security issues aren't as horrific as previously claimed and backed off the stance. But now Symantec seems peeved over Microsoft's strategy related to software interfaces with Vista and its antispyware program--saying the vendor needs to share better with competitors.

For more on the dysfunctional relationship:
- read this article at CIO Today

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