WireGuard makes new Windows release following Microsoft signing resolution (lists.zx2c4.com)

Article summary

WireGuard has released an updated Windows client, including a new kernel driver and management software, after a period of inactivity. The release was delayed due to issues with Microsoft's signing process, which were resolved after public attention was drawn to the issue. The update includes new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. The WireGuard maintainer attributes the signing issue to bureaucratic processes getting out of hand, rather than malice from Microsoft.

Main themes

• WireGuard update
• Microsoft signing process
• Bureaucratic issues
• Malice vs incompetence
• Accountability in tech

What commenters say

• The distinction between malice and incompetence is important, as it implies different motivations and consequences.
• In cases like this, the difference between malice and incompetence is meaningless, and the response should be the same.
• Microsoft's actions, whether intentional or not, have caused harm and should be held to account.
• The fact that Microsoft's account was unblocked after public attention suggests that the company is responsive to pressure, but also raises questions about the lack of accountability.
• Some argue that negligence and recklessness can be equivalent to malice, especially in cases where it causes harm.
• Others believe that creating systems that can cause harm, even if unintentionally, is a form of malice.
• The idea that incompetence is always more likely than malice is not always true, and both can coexist in complex situations.
• The lack of human review and recourse in Microsoft's processes is a significant issue that needs to be addressed.