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Security Update 2004-02-23 Released

Posted by pudge on from the now-i-can-use-insecure-operations-securely dept.

dbesade writes "Apple has released a security update for Mac OS X. The update includes changes to disk arbitration, IPsec, the point-to-point protocol, and tcpdump. As usual the changes have not been posted to the Apple Support Website."

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  1. Re:Why didn't you post today's updates by IAmATuringMachine! · · Score: 5, Insightful

    Slashdot isn't quite the place to come for Windows news, but occasionally makes with the scoop. BSD has its own section. Linux typically makes the front page most of the day. Any other questions?

    Why do people come to the Mac section to bitch that there is Mac news in it?

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  2. Re:Why didn't you post today's updates by justMichael · · Score: 4, Insightful

    You do relaize that you are reading apple.slashdot.org, right?

    You can find *BSD info here, the linux stuff is pretty much everywhere and Windows has moved to a monthly cycle, so you need to wait a couple more weeks and check here ;)

  3. Re:Why didn't you post today's updates by justMichael · · Score: 2, Insightful
    Doesn't matter what section it is, it's on the first page anyone sees.

    Yeah, as long as you are looking at http://apple.slashdot.org/

    Maybe I'm missing something, but the content I get at http://slashdot.org/ is:

    US Army Scraps Comanche Helicopter
    Posted by simoniker on 2004-02-23 17:35

    Developers: Firebird Relational Database 1.5 Final Out
    Posted by simoniker on 2004-02-23 16:46

    Science: Defending Earth From Asteroids With MADMEN
    Posted by simoniker on 2004-02-23 16:01

    Book Reviews: Learning Unix for Mac OS X Panther
    Posted by timothy on 2004-02-23 15:16

    The only one that is Apple related is the book review.

    Yes, I know he was trying to be an ass, that doesn't mean I have to stay quiet. Maybe he didn't realize he wasn't on the main page, it seems like an easy mistake ;)
  4. Re:Typical by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 2, Insightful

    This isn't about bashing a story, this is about you deciding it isn't news suitable for posting on apple.slashdot.org.

    It interests Macintosh users, so it's on topic.

    Likewise, any Microsoft story would be relevent on microsoft.slashdot.org if there was one.

    The conclusion remains inescapable: If you're not interested in Apple/Macintosh news, do not pay attention to apple.slashdot.org.

    It isn't as if this was a front page story. Then, you might have reason to complain -- but it would still be offtopic for the discussion associated with the story.

  5. Re:It still feels weird... by Mr.+Darl+McBride · · Score: 1, Insightful
    Apple's turn-around has been much shorter than a week for remote exploits.

    Mac OS X is quite secure. Please stop trolling.

  6. Re:Problem with security update don't install. by xKlintx · · Score: 1, Insightful

    You must be smoking rock. The update took under 5 minutes to download, install, and reboot. I love my G5 more than any Dell I've ever had. If you want to talk about a laundry list of problems, I'll start talking about my 450mhz inspiron laptop. Worst piece of computational garbage I've ever owned.

    I'm not the kind of person who likes to (nor can I afford to!) drop money on a new computer every few months. I like to buy things, and have them last. Apple products last. Of the 4 years I used that Dell, it was seriously defective for over 3 of them.

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