Microsoft Recalls Small Business Server

dasButcher writes to tell us VarBusiness is reporting that hot on the heels of many other delays, Microsoft has recalled their Small Business Server 2003 R2. The operating system started shipping to OEMs, distributors, and systems builders in July but was immediately recalled after a recent audit.

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At least they caught it

[dreamchaser]

The article cites 'non-final code' that was found in the audit. At least they found the error before it went out to the public. It's a bit slim on details but it sounds like no end user organizations are using it yet. So, in a way kudos to MS for finding the problem and addressing it rather than just sitting on their hands and making users download even more patches to replace the 'non-final' code.

Why was it recalled?

[HugePedlar]

For those of us who can't be bothered to RTFA:

"This routine check of the initial software on the manufacturing line found that it contained portions of code deemed "non-final," according to Microsoft... Microsoft plans to swap in the 'final' code, then reissue Small Business Server 2003 R2 to its manufacturing partners,"

Re:where did you read that?

[dreamchaser]

Read carefully. 3600 units of SBS went out. None went to end users. They were still in the process of building systems around it.

Therac 25

[Anonymous Coward]

To hell with your case fans. Software can kill, ask anyone who lost a loved one to Therac-25.

Another recall or /. just slow?

[Marbleless]

Is this another recall, or is Slashdot about three weeks behind in the news?

http://news.softpedia.com/news/Microsoft-Recalls-D efective-Windows-Small-Business-Server-2003-R2-Pro duct-31365.shtml