Microsoft to let government see source code - Upfront

Japan, Inc., Jan, 2003

Microsoft has said it will let the Japanese government see the source code for Windows to appease government concerns about using the software in its c-Japan initiative. The Japanese government will get specific information on security holes in Windows, the Japanese media reported. This is an indication of just how much pork will be delivered to software makers and IT companies as part of the e-Japan project.

And as this news item shows, the pork won't be going only to Japanese companies.