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Re: {<NEWS|] M$ Furthers Suckurity

__/ [ NoStop ] on Wednesday 21 June 2006 15:01 \__

> On Wednesday 21 June 2006 06:39 am, Sinister Midget had this to say in
> comp.os.linux.advocacy:
> 
>> Microsoft security patch cuts off dial-up internet users
>> 
>>
>
http://www.computerweekly.com/Articles/2006/06/21/216529/Microsoft+security+patch+cuts+off+dial-up+internet+users.htm
>> http://tinyurl.com/rrtak
>> 
>>    Microsoft has admitted that one of the dozen security patches it
>>    released last week is preventing dial-up internet services for some
>>    users.
> 
> Well that is an EXCELLENT start! Now, if MickeyMouse can figure out how to
> keep all the other Windoze boxes from accessing the Net, there would no
> longer be any security problems and bandwidth stretched to the limits
> delivering spam from compromised Windoze systems.

The more obvious consequence is that IT professional from all over the world
(or next-door neighbours) will work overtime to cover up for Microsoft's
sloppy patch. It's unfair and it's unacceptable.

Best wishes,

Roy

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