Originally posted by SNGX1275
I'm not sure the logic behind announcing that you are not going to release any updates or security patches for "x" amount of time.
Originally posted by SNGX1275 I hope that antivirus companies keep being vigilant in releasing new virus definations because that may be the only thing to protect us if there is another big exploit or virus like Blaster.
Originally posted by Nodsu
BTW MS used to ship an AV (licensed from McAfee I think) with DOS 6 and later. That was a failure too.. Way too infrequent updates, outdated scanning engine etc.
Over the years, I came to believe that "the personal computer revolution" is the process through which the Internet evolved from a bunch of smart people in front of dumb terminals, to a much bigger bunch of dumb people in front of smart terminals.
Originally posted by lolifedro
I think microsoft should hurry up and fix all these security problems.In the last few months ive noticed how bad all this spyware adaware and viruses are ruining peoples operating systems. Ive had 4 friends that just had to format becuase of all this stuff. Even on my computer i have to check daily and im using a firewall. Even with all the security updates micrsoft puts out it doesnt seem to help.:blackeye:
Microsoft apparently doesn't know when it plans to patch.
The company scrambled on Wednesday morning to figure out why a patch had been issued through its Windows Update service, when the software maker had declared on Tuesday that it would not issue any fixes in December.
If everyone checks on say the 12th won't that be similar to a DOS attack:blackeye: everyone beating down the door to get the patch at the same time? After the last run of viruses( virii, virus) everyone is more aware of windows update and thus less bandwidth for all. maybe they have enough servers after the last issue, but i doubt it. just my $.02Originally posted by poertner_1274
That would be much easier for someone to check. Instead of making it a daily or weekly habit, they can simply go back and check the site on the 12th and 25th (for example) of every month to check for updates.
I think this will make things a little easier, but as Mr. G said it could leave your system vulnerable for a short period of time before they released it.
I would imagine that if something big were to happen like the Blaster they would release an immediate fix. At least that is my thoughts.