The second Tuesday of the month, typically Microsoft's scheduled patch release day, will not have any security bulletins. Microsoft will, however, go ahead with a release of its monthly update of Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool along with several non-security updates. Microsoft occasionally has months when it has not released security updates; the last one being in September 2005, according to the software giant. "Microsoft continues to investigate potential and existing vulnerabilities in an effort to help protect our customers. Creating security updates that effectively and comprehensively fix vulnerabilities is an extensive process involving a series of sequential steps," said a company representative.
The patch break could be a welcome respite for IT managers still busy testing the dozen fixes Microsoft released last month and making the switch to daylight saving time, which Congress ordered to happen three weeks earlier this year. Still, the lack of security updates also means that cybercrooks have more time to exploit known security vulnerabilities. There are five known zero-day holes in Microsoft products, according to eEye Digital Security.
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The patch break could be a welcome respite for IT managers still busy testing the dozen fixes Microsoft released last month and making the switch to daylight saving time, which Congress ordered to happen three weeks earlier this year. Still, the lack of security updates also means that cybercrooks have more time to exploit known security vulnerabilities. There are five known zero-day holes in Microsoft products, according to eEye Digital Security.
News source: News.com
Well, the good news is that at least they won't screw anything up new THIS month.
You want frequent updates? That's what Linux is for.
Oh crap, my kernel is 4 hours out of date---excuse me, I've got to reboot.
Actually no, just kexec.
they need to get in there and patch more. taking breaks and harming us in the process will not be tolerated
Where did it say that?
they need to get in there and patch more. taking breaks and harming us in the process will not be tolerated
You're right man. Why don't you go help them if you think you're up for it? I thought not. Don't post stupid comments.
On March 13, 2007 Microsoft is planning to release:
Security Updates
• No new Microsoft Security Bulletins will be released on March 13, 2007.
Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool
• Microsoft will release an updated version of the Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool on Windows Update, Microsoft Update, Windows Server Update Services and the Download Center.
Note that this tool will not be distributed using Software Update Services (SUS).
Non-security High Priority updates on MU, WU, WSUS and SUS
• Microsoft will release two non-security high-priority updates for Windows on Windows Update (WU) and Software Update Services (SUS).
• Microsoft will release four non-security high-priority updates on Microsoft Update (MU) and Windows Server Update Services (WSUS).
Of course, those don't need fixing at all! If you suffer any damage from them, it's your own fault for using Windows
That fail to mention that however. Another anti-MS post.
BTW, to the troll regarding Linux. Your OS is nowhere near worth using. This is why you don't see retail stores selling it.
You seriously can't be THAT dense:
http://www.cdw.com/shop/search/results.asp...amp;x=0&y=0
I see commercial versions of Linux on store shelves all the time. But the best thing is that *I* don't have to purchase the commercial versions. I get mine for free
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