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Windows XP SP2 Could Break Some Applications

Posted by CowboyNeal on from the they-were-cruft-anyway dept.

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. not surprised by /. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Troll

    so, /. picks on microsoft for trying to fix the problems....

    yawn, the anti MS bias here is soooo 1990's. You asshole operating system zealots need to grow up.

  2. Re:Uh oh by Joke+Police · · Score: -1, Troll

    HURR it's funny because Windows is insecure lol.

    1998 called. it wants its joke back.

  3. .NET framework by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll


    yeah like iam going to download 25mb for a framework that nobody uses

    "download my free 175kb application (needs 25mb of framework to run)" .NET is a FAILURE (apart from the most stupidist name ever)

  4. These are a few insecure programs that won't work: by burgburgburg · · Score: -1, Troll
    iTunes
    QuickTime
    RealPlayer
    Oracle
    Lotus 1-2-3 (for historical reasons)
    Netscape/Mozilla/FireFox
    Opera

    But remember, it's in the name of (everybody) security

  5. we can live in hope by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll


    the day that bloated slow POS they call Java is dead on the client it will be a great day for everyone.

  6. Slashdot late again by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    osnews covered this story two days ago.

  7. Re:Uh oh by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    SHUT UP YOU FOOL!111 its not funnah111 you suppose to flama M$ (teehee) and Wind0z3 (hehe I am cool look at my spelling of IT!!11 I am so 1337!!1 ps Linux forever I love it up give me mods) ... so shut up!11 flame Windows! windows is teh insecuritay! Linux is teh leetus totallay!!!11 No flaws in Linux EVER!!1

    -1337 Linux dude

  8. CHEAP SHOT, ASSHOLE! by Anonymous Coward · · Score: -1, Troll

    Indeed.

  9. Re:Microsoft just can't win by iggye · · Score: 0, Troll

    Hello Neillparatzo,

    Yes, you are correct of course. But please don't advertise it on Slashdot.

    You see, Slashdot is a convenient source for all the anti-capitalist, socie/commie whiners to go to and spend their time on... so the rest of us can work where the money is (the Microsoft World) and earn our dough.

    Please, don't blow our cover.

    Thanks for understanding,
    Iggy

  10. Atleast we get a heads up now... by Shirov · · Score: 0, Troll

    Attention all users planning on using the forced upgrade! You will definetly see problems once the devil spawn code is updated. You WILL lose data, your apps will stop running, and your dog will probably die. Rebooting 1000x's is the recommended solution to any and all issues encountered. Thanks for choosing Micro$oft. We hate each and everyone one of you...

    Have a nice day!
    Micro$oft Support.