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Windows XP SP2 Could Break Some Applications

Denver_80203 writes "An article from InfoWorld states that the upcoming Windows XP Service Pack 2 could break some 'unsecure applications.' In a quote from Tony Goodhew, a product manager in Microsoft's developer group says 'It doesn't really matter how long it is going to take you to do the work; security is an important issue and developers need to start doing that work now.' Or: 'The great bulk of applications will not be affected by memory protection. The number one that leaps to mind is execution environments with just-in-time code generation. The .Net Framework is one.' Fortunately for us, they are offering a course to guide the unsecure masses."

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  1. Re:Uh oh by Guppy06 · · Score: 1, Flamebait

    So the service pack will corrupt the Windows install? It's nice to see Microsoft hasn't changed a bit...