No, as more exploits are found and exploited, the competitive edge for hardware and software makers will be security. If anything, the fact that there is a need to be secure opens the door for improved technology, tougher competition and a new security market.
The greatest innovation comes out of necessity, and I welcome the tide of exploits that are bound to come about in open systems.
For the rest of humanity there will be those that try to break the system, and there will be those that try to stop them. And we will all benefit.
Our misunderstanding came because I read too much into your post. However, some people
do believe that the answer to all of our problems (in the computer world and the real world) is to restrict freedom. I am vehemently opposed to that solution, as restriction hurts all of us for the actions of a few. I like that networking hardware is inexpensive, easy to use and wide spread, but by placing restrictions upon that hardware (ie. keeping it all proprietary) we will all suffer.
So, all in all, I say just sit back and enjoy the ride. There's nothing to see here... move along
