Service Pack 2: Patching The Unpatchable

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Microsoft further delays patching
product, service

Microsoft further delays patching
product, service 07/12/2004 08:55 PM
TORONTO - Microsoft Corp. has delayed a significant update to its patch management tool and its single patching service until the first half of next year because of security work it had to do first related to Windows XP, a company executive said Monday.

Office 2003 Service Pack 1 for Language
Interface Pack

Office 2003 Service Pack 1 for Language
Interface Pack 08/18/2004 01:30 AM
Office 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) for Language Interface Pack ensures that Office 2003 performs with complete functionality when you use an Office 2003 Language Interface Pack.

Microsoft's Patching System Needs
Patching

Microsoft's Patching System Needs
Patching 12/10/2003 04:15 PM
Apparently, it's Microsoft's patching system that needs patching. Yesterday, we noted that Microsoft had decided to skip their monthly patching plans. However, imagine the surprise of the Microsoft people who made this decision to find out that a patch came out anyway. The company is apparently "investigating" how this rogue patch came out. In the meantime, I'm sure we can expect the patch patch sometime soon (probably not on the non-existent monthly schedule).

3ds max 6 Service Pack 1

3ds max 6 Service Pack 1 02/10/2004 06:46 PM

How to get Service Pack 2

How to get Service Pack 2 07/19/2004 09:50 AM
Microsoft Corp.'s comprehensive security update for the Windows XP computer operating system will be available for download or as a CD. The free update, called Service Pack 2, is due out in August. The company is urging consumer users now to turn on a function called Automatic Updates. It's located in the "System" Control Panel, found by going to the "Start" menu.

a[nother] look at Service Pack 2 for XP

a[nother] look at Service Pack 2 for XP 07/05/2004 10:53 AM

What's New in SMS 2003 Service Pack 1

What's New in SMS 2003 Service Pack 1 09/15/2004 12:24 AM

Some Say That XP Service Pack 2 Will
Cause Chaos

Some Say That XP Service Pack 2 Will
Cause Chaos 06/29/2004 12:15 PM
"The service pack will be downloaded automatically into many PCs through Microsoft's Windows Update service and could create problems, including breaking current applications, disrupting networking set-ups, and prompting non-technical users to make PC configuration decisions that may be beyond their grasp."

Last Words On Service Pack 2

Last Words On Service Pack 2 09/03/2004 07:58 PM

SMS 2003 Service Pack 1

SMS 2003 Service Pack 1 09/03/2004 02:01 PM

SMS WQL Service Pack Queries

SMS WQL Service Pack Queries 07/20/2004 03:11 AM

what's new with InfoPath service pack

what's new with InfoPath service pack 06/28/2004 01:25 PM
WSDL support sounds interesting

Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 (SP8) for Windows
95/98/NT 4.0

Jet 4.0 Service Pack 8 (SP8) for Windows
95/98/NT 4.0 12/10/2003 09:12 AM

Getting Service Pack Number

Getting Service Pack Number 01/18/2004 04:51 AM

IE Service Pack 1 With Alexa?

IE Service Pack 1 With Alexa? 09/16/2002 11:57 PM
Alexa Bundled With IE - apparently without notice.

Windows XP Service Pack 2

Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/09/2004 04:34 PM
Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) provides new proactive security technologies for Windows XP to better defend against viruses, worms, and hackers. In addition to a more robust security infrastructure, SP2 improves the security configuration options of Windows XP and provides better security information to help users faced with security decisions. [Update 272.4 MB]

Windows Service Pack 2 is out

Windows Service Pack 2 is out 08/06/2004 04:30 PM
Sympatico Aug 6 2004 8:11PM GMT

First Look At Windows XP Service Pack 2

First Look At Windows XP Service Pack 2 12/31/2003 02:30 PM
Security Pipeline obtained access to the first widespread beta of Microsoft's forthcoming Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) during the holidays. Microsoft has said that this beta represents a subset of what will be released when this software is finalized sometime during the first half of 2004. We tested the new software on a couple of test machines, and found it to be very reliable during a couple of days use. It's not recommended that you install this beta in a production environment, however.

Service Pack Deux?

Service Pack Deux? 07/09/2004 03:36 AM

Ready or Not, Here Comes Service Pack 2

Ready or Not, Here Comes Service Pack 2 04/06/2005 01:53 PM

OneNote 2003 Service Pack 1

OneNote 2003 Service Pack 1 07/28/2004 02:23 AM
OneNote 2003 Service Pack 1 (SP1) contains new features and significant security enhancements, in addition to stability and performance improvements.

"Download the Windows XP Service Pack 2"

"Download the Windows XP Service Pack 2" 08/10/2004 02:30 PM

Comments on Windows XP Service Pack 2

Comments on Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/09/2004 05:56 AM
As we reported yesterday, Service Pack 2 for Windows XP has finally been released and is now available for people to download and install on their systems. The file, at just over 250 Megs, is a hefty download yet is packed with new updates well worth getting (Microsoft will allow people to order a CD with it on in due course).

The install took about 5-10 minutes, yet clearly this figure will vary from system to system. After installing and rebooting XP asked me to turn on automatic updates (even before reaching windows). An excellent move on Microsoft's behalf, and one that serves to highlights a growing commitment to security and user safety. On the first run, Microsoft also loads up the new Security Center. The Security Center monitors your Antivirus, Firewall, and Auto Update situation. If it detects anything that is potentially damaging or hazardous, it will prompt you with a warning and give you advice on how to resolve the issue. Microsoft has saved a lot of hassle for users in that if you have Zone Alarm installed, they leave the Windows Firewall off to prevent conflicts.

Less importantly for a Firefox user like me, Internet Explorer has been updated and the new features seem helpful. It seems somewhat nippier that before, and with additions like pop-up blocking make it a slightly more attractive prospect than before; however, it still lacks features like tabbed browsing and standards compliancy that still make some of the new features mute points. To really start winning back people, Microsoft need to get IE 7 out the door with these features (Before longhorn though?).

Asides from these major additions, there are many more subtle changes that XP SP2 has brought in (NX code, improved security and stability). As a user, my computer does seem to be doing tasks a bit faster. The only minor problem; XP re-installed MS Messenger (to be expected), yet continued to load it up even though MSN Messenger is running! Silently wasting 5 megs of Ram, it's annoying, but thankfully removable. I haven't had any of the problems that a few people have mentioned, and would thus recommend SP2 to all.

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WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 2 available @
MSDN

WINDOWS XP SERVICE PACK 2 available @
MSDN 08/07/2004 10:24 AM

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Free for All

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Free for All 05/09/2004 07:27 AM

Windows Service Pack: More issues

Windows Service Pack: More issues 09/02/2004 01:40 PM

CNet: PC makers: Look before taking SP2 leap. Although Microsoft has recommended consumers turn on Windows' Automatic Update feature to get Windows XP Service Pack 2, PC makers are reminding Windows XP users to do their homework before installing the security update.

Windows XP Service Pack 2 is coming

Windows XP Service Pack 2 is coming 11/03/2003 09:33 PM
Microsoft has outlined what the major improvements are going to be for XP Service Pack 2 [Microsoft]...

Office 2003 Service Pack 1

Office 2003 Service Pack 1 07/27/2004 09:25 AM

Windows XP Service Pack 2 available to
pirates

Windows XP Service Pack 2 available to
pirates 05/10/2004 12:09 AM
A Microsoft product manager has said that the company has not made any effort to prevent Windows XP Service Pack 2 from installing on computers without properly licensed copies of Windows XP.

Office XP Service Pack 3 Leaks

Office XP Service Pack 3 Leaks 02/10/2004 10:42 PM

Torrent for Windows XP Service Pack 2

Torrent for Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/09/2004 04:48 PM
Microsoft needs to distribute its new Win XP Service Pack 2 to 260 million Windows users at 75MB each. Moving a wodge that big to that many machines is too much even for the biggest software company on the planet. So the folks at Downhill Battle have seized upon this as an opportunity to prove the substantial noninfringing uses of P2P by releasing a .torrent of SP@ (complete with checksum info so that you can verify that this isn't some malware-riddled trojan, except to the extent that it is a typical piece of the Windows XP OS). Join the mesh, shoulder the load, get your medicine -- the 21st Century way. Link (via Waxy)

Microsoft XP Service Pack 2 Still In
Flux

Microsoft XP Service Pack 2 Still In
Flux 05/14/2004 01:38 PM
Even in the eleventh hour, Redmond is continuing to make changes to its Windows XP update code.

Download the Windows XP Service Pack 2

Download the Windows XP Service Pack 2 08/10/2004 03:40 AM
Torrent fr Windows XP Service Pack 2 .. torrent

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Changes to Functionality in Windows XP
Service Pack 2

Changes to Functionality in Windows XP
Service Pack 2 12/13/2003 10:28 AM

Microsoft releases SQL service pack

Microsoft releases SQL service pack 06/23/2004 02:19 PM
globetechnology.com Jun 23 2004 6:30PM GMT

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Platform SDK
RC2

Windows XP Service Pack 2 Platform SDK
RC2 06/28/2004 07:00 AM

Project 2003 Service Pack 1

Project 2003 Service Pack 1 07/28/2004 02:23 AM
Project 2003 Service Pack 1 provides the latest updates to Microsoft® Office Project 2003. Some of the fixes included with Service Pack 1 (SP1) have been previously released as separate updates. This service pack combines them into one update.

Windows XP Service Pack 2... ready, set
go!

Windows XP Service Pack 2... ready, set
go! 08/10/2004 04:04 PM
Fire up that pipe, because you can grab the full network install straight from Microsoft right now. At 266MB, it's big and juicy. But, be forewarned.

SMS 2003 Service Pack 1 Released!

SMS 2003 Service Pack 1 Released! 09/10/2004 06:33 PM

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Microsoft Lists Programs Incompatible
with SP2 August 16 - 7:12 PM ET
Microsoft has compiled a list of incompa

Microsoft Lists Programs Incompatible
with SP2 August 16 - 7:12 PM ET
Microsoft has compiled a list of incompa 08/17/2004 12:09 AM
BetaNews Aug 17 2004 4:16AM GMT

Microsoft Lists Programs Incompatible
with Service Pack

Microsoft Lists Programs Incompatible
with Service Pack 08/16/2004 08:22 PM
Microsoft has compiled a list of incompatible applications that are "broken" by Windows XP Service Pack 2. Service Pack 2 was released to manufacturing on August 6th.

"Browser Incompatible - SimCity.com"

"Browser Incompatible - SimCity.com" 01/22/2004 02:49 AM

Browser Incompatible - SimCity.com

Browser Incompatible - SimCity.com 01/22/2004 02:13 AM
an ActiveX version of the original SimCity .. Sim City Classic for online play .. Classic Live - SimCity.com .. Play SimCity on the web

simcity.ea.com/play/simcity_classic.php
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PHP: Backward Incompatible Changes -
Manual

PHP: Backward Incompatible Changes -
Manual 08/10/2004 01:22 AM
backwards-incompatible changes in PHP5

php.net/manual/en/migration5.incompatible.php
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backwards-incompatible changes in PHP5

backwards-incompatible changes in PHP5 08/08/2004 03:25 PM
a surprisingly short list, given all the improvements in PHP5

10 Percent of UK Sites Incompatible with
Firefox

10 Percent of UK Sites Incompatible with
Firefox 06/24/2005 05:45 PM
Slashdot Jun 23 2005 8:54PM GMT

Wi-Fi Group Cracks Down on Incompatible
Extensions

Wi-Fi Group Cracks Down on Incompatible
Extensions 07/19/2004 09:38 PM
In its new policy, the Wi-Fi Alliance says it will yank its logo from devices whose proprietary extensions "impair the ability of other certified products to operate as intended."

China Dropping Plans For Incompatible
WiFi

China Dropping Plans For Incompatible
WiFi 04/21/2004 05:00 PM
Whoops. Just hours after we wrote (on the Techdirt Wireless site) that it looked like China was going to go ahead with their incompatible WiFi wannabe standard called WAPI, comes this news that they've been convinced to drop those plans and go along with the rest of the world to offer regular standardized WiFi. The article linked here is just a blurb at the time of this posting, but they promise more details soon.

HMV iPods incompatible with store's
music downloads

HMV iPods incompatible with store's
music downloads 06/17/2004 06:49 AM
Exclusive Retailer to revamp songs sales services

[HV-MED] DoS in Microsoft SMS Client

[HV-MED] DoS in Microsoft SMS Client 07/14/2004 05:26 PM
vuln_at_hexview.com (Jul 14 2004)

Microsoft's Sender ID rated
incompatible to Open Source

Microsoft's Sender ID rated
incompatible to Open Source 09/03/2004 08:35 AM
Today the Apache Software Foundation has rejected Sender ID, arguing that while the license is royalty free, it is incompatible with Open Source, and thus the foundational properties of the Internet.

Chinese Demand Incompatible, Unsupported
Security Standard

Chinese Demand Incompatible, Unsupported
Security Standard 12/02/2003 10:24 PM
In a development that appears from left field, the Chinese government has banned equipment that doesn't conform to WAPI: Never heard of WAPI (Wired Authentication and Privacy Infrastructure)? You're not alone. Neither the IEEE nor the Wi-Fi Alliance has information about it, either, except that it doesn't include Advanced Encryption System (AES) support. The Chinese government's standards agency developed WAPI, and equipment cannot be imported or manufactured for domestic use in China after Dec. 1 without WAPI in it. Perhaps WAPI has a backdoor for government or is the brainchild of a domestic firm? Unknown yet. Intel and others expect to skirt the requirement until at least June, because devices manufactured in the country or imported before Dec. 1 or are part of contracts for delivery that don't support WAPI are still acceptable to sell and use....

Microsoft Preparing Mobile IM Client

Microsoft Preparing Mobile IM Client 04/19/2005 12:22 PM
Microsoft said on Monday it is developing a slimmed down instant messaging client that will run on Windows Mobile-based cell phones and portable devices to extend the capabilities of Live Communication Server 2005 to business users on the go. A beta release of the client is slated for the second half of 2005.

Microsoft drops support for Mac MSN
client

Microsoft drops support for Mac MSN
client 03/14/2005 04:36 PM
Microsoft Corp. on Friday said the company would be dropping support for MSN for Mac OS X. Customers of the service will start receiving notifications today, the company said in a statement provided to MacCentral.

Microsoft Shows Communications Client

Microsoft Shows Communications Client 03/14/2005 04:32 PM
Microsoft last week unveiled its forthcoming live communications client, Microsoft Office Communicator 2005.

Microsoft: NAP Coming in Longhorn Client

Microsoft: NAP Coming in Longhorn Client 03/24/2005 04:29 PM
Microsoft officials say out-of-the-box Network Access Protection capabilities will be fitted into the Longhorn client due out in 2006.

Microsoft discontinuing Mac internet
software client

Microsoft discontinuing Mac internet
software client 03/14/2005 04:23 PM
Microsoft is planning to notify customers this month it is discontinuing its MSN for Mac OS X internet access service as of May 31. According to CNET News.com, a Microsoft representative said "Beginning May 31, Microsoft will make changes and no longer support the MSN for Mac OS X Internet Software client." Customers will have to get their Internet access elsewhere, although Microsoft is encouraging Mac users to continue to access MSN services via a browser." Microsoft will be in regular communication with its MSN for Mac customers to ensure options are clearly communicated and the transition is as smooth as possible," the company said. Following Apple's introduction of the Safari browser, Microsoft discontinued its Internet Explorer browser for the Mac, but the company continues to make other products for the Mac, most notably a Mac version of Office. The company reiterated on Friday that it is not abandoning the Mac. "Microsoft’s Mac BU remains committed to the Mac platform and its customers," Microsoft said, noting recent updates to Office and the introduction of a new version of MSN Messenger for Mac.

Microsoft updates Remote Desktop Client
for Mac

Microsoft updates Remote Desktop Client
for Mac 12/22/2003 01:54 PM
Microsoft has released Remote Desktop Client v1.0.2 for Mac. The new version is ready for download from the Microsoft BU Web site.

Microsoft Updates Remote Desktop Client
For Mac

Microsoft Updates Remote Desktop Client
For Mac 12/22/2003 06:36 PM
By Peter Cohen (MacCentral via MyAppleMenu)

Microsoft Eiger - New Thin Client in
Testing

Microsoft Eiger - New Thin Client in
Testing 06/05/2005 11:27 PM
"...putting the bulk of control into one server introduces a single point of failure. If the server goes down, everyone connected to it goes down"

Microsoft Licenses Exchange Client for
Symbian

Microsoft Licenses Exchange Client for
Symbian 03/22/2005 04:46 PM

Last year during the launch of the Treo 650, one of the overlooked bits of news was that the mail client would work with Microsoft Exchange Server (well, not totally overlooked, but you know what I mean). Now Microsoft has announced a deal to license a similar function to Symbian-powered smartphones, which is generally seen as a move to fight off RIM's BlackBerry mail service, which is moving out onto non-RIM phones like the Siemens SK65. Good news if you've got a business that runs an Exchange server, but not all that interesting if you're just a shlub like me with a great big IMAP account. Expect to see Symbian phones with the functionality next year.

And while you're over at MobileTracker, you might check out Jon's video of the Samsung A970, the EV-DO phone that eats like a camcorder.

Microsoft licenses email feature to Symbian [MobileTracker]
Samsung A970 video [MobileTracker]

Microsoft to Release a Thin-Client
Windows XP

Microsoft to Release a Thin-Client
Windows XP 04/18/2005 10:03 PM

Microsoft: Network Security Coming in
Longhorn Client

Microsoft: Network Security Coming in
Longhorn Client 03/25/2005 09:19 PM
eWeek Mar 26 2005 1:35AM GMT

Microsoft aligns Longhorn client and
server work

Microsoft aligns Longhorn client and
server work 05/04/2004 06:26 PM
SEATTLE - Microsoft Corp. has synchronized development efforts for the client and server versions of Longhorn, the code name for the next Windows release, a Microsoft executive said Tuesday.

Microsoft Offers MSN Client for
BlackBerry, Nebulous Other Places

Microsoft Offers MSN Client for
BlackBerry, Nebulous Other Places 04/19/2005 11:03 AM

Microsoft is expanding the reach of its instant messaging platform (casually referred to as 'MSN') to more mobile devices, including RIM's BlackBerry platform. So just to reiterate and clarify: if you have a BlackBerry, you should be getting an MSN client soon. Otherwise, move along.

Microsoft Expands Messaging, Partners with RIM [Reuters]

Microsoft Aligns Longhorn Client, Server
(PC World)

Microsoft Aligns Longhorn Client, Server
(PC World) 05/04/2004 07:54 PM
PC World - Next Windows release will ship in two versions--but likely not before 2006.

Microsoft updates Remote Desktop
Connection Client

Microsoft updates Remote Desktop
Connection Client 12/22/2003 12:33 PM
Microsoft has released Remote Desktop Connection Client 1.0.2, an update to its software that allows users to connect to a Windows-based computer and work with programs and files on that computer from a Mac...

Microsoft Multiple E-Mail Client Address
Spoofing Vulnerability

Microsoft Multiple E-Mail Client Address
Spoofing Vulnerability 04/10/2005 09:52 PM
Addict3d.org Apr 10 2005 11:45PM GMT

iDEFENSE Security Advisory 04.08.05:
Microsoft Multiple E-Mail Client Address
Spoofing Vulnerability

iDEFENSE Security Advisory 04.08.05:
Microsoft Multiple E-Mail Client Address
Spoofing Vulnerability 04/09/2005 05:51 PM
Posted by iDEFENSE Labs, Apr 08 2005

Service Pack 2: Patching The Unpatchable

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