code: a computer code is the statements
written in a programming language that the computer later uses
computer DNA: the computer equivalent
of human DNA which provides the blueprint of each individual
run Windows: use Windows to make
their computers work
appears to be the basis of: seems
to be the most important element of
massive programs: large and complex
programs with thousand of lines of code
sophisticated hackers: people with
an advanced knowledge of how to illegally gain access to information
on other computers
rival software firms: competing
companies selling computer programs
leaked out: became know to people
outside Microsoft
vulnerable to hackers: open to
attack from hackers
software repair patch: a piece
of code you download to your computer to solve a problem
