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Windows XP SP2 Impressions

Posted by michael on from the do-you-feel-lucky? dept.

A roundup of concerns and problems with Windows XP SP2 from the early adopters: Many, many users are reporting problems with SP2 limiting outbound TCP/IP connections. This appears to be nailing anyone who makes heavy network use of their machine, including especially users running P2P applications. A Microsoft blog rounds up some reports, as does SANS. Microsoft has objected to people helping them distribute SP2.

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  1. New Windows Icon by VividU · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Slashdot Editors,

    Sooner or later you guys need to grow up. Suggestions:

    1) Replace the broken windows icons with something more professional.
    2) Create a Windows catagory.

    Seriously, its getting tiresome.

    1. Re:New Windows Icon by SirModem · · Score: 0, Flamebait

      I second this. It's really childish. Not to mention Microsoft/Windows should get their own category... afterall, half the news here mentions them.

  2. Re:SP2 killed my puter by stratjakt · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Chances are extremely high that machine was already exploited, and deserved to die, IMO.

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  3. Re:Unprofessional? by kawika · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    Did you look at the parent of the post you referenced, or at the cartoon it linked to? Perhaps he was too laconic for you but I think he was trying to make the point that "M$" is an unprofessional low blow. Seems consistent with his comment here.