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Flaws In Intel Processors Quietly Patched

Posted by kdawson on from the probably-broke-drm dept.

Nom du Keyboard writes "According to this article in The Inquirer and this Microsoft Knowledge Base article, a fix for some significant problems in many of Intel's most recent processors has been quietly released — by whom is not clear. Patches are available on Microsoft's site. Affected processors include Core 2 Duo E4000/E6000, Core 2 Quad Q6600, Core 2 Xtreme X6800, XC6700, and XC6800. Details on just what has been fixed are scanty (it's called a 'reliability update'), however, it's probably more important than either Intel or Microsoft is openly admitting." There is no indication that Apple users are affected.

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  1. my 1.9432534656 cents worth... by ross.w · · Score: 5, Funny

    If they're releasing the patch so quietly, how will anyone know to apply it?

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  2. Oh come on, it's nothing by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    With two such large, trustworthy, open, and reliable organizations involved, which have always looked after the general well being of the industry because what's good us is good for them, do we really need to worry ?

  3. ah, time to dig up the bluewave tagline file... by jollyreaper · · Score: 5, Funny

    How many Pentium designers does it take to screw in a light bulb? 1.94
    Pentiums and Deodorants - When being close is all that matters
    Highlander Pentium: There can be only 1.0101002913491!
    Talking Barbie and the Pentium-90 agree! "Math is hard!"
    "Go forth and multiply... divide only if not on a Pentium..."
    "I am Pentium of Borg--prepare to be approximated"
    Pentium: Making tomorrow's mistakes today
    Pentium slogan: Why Do You Think It's Called *Floating* Point?
    Pentium slogan: Nearly 300 correct opcodes!

    Yeah, I know that Intel bashing is old, that's why I used old jokes.

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    This Mahdi took Shaddam's Throne
  4. Why Mac OSX not affected by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    Mac OSX does not make use of the new x86 BNDOVR opcode, unlike Windows which is dependent on it.

  5. Sir, you will no doubt be shocked to learn.... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 5, Funny

    that this neither comes with a silver platter, or chilled champagne. I know when this realization dawned on me, my monocle popped out and rolled under my desk. My gentleman's gentleman, Wheatley, has noted his displeasure with your oversight while remedying the situation.