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Flaws In Intel Processors Quietly Patched

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. Re:Asleep at the wheel by mrsteveman1 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    I agree, a "-1 incorrect" mod is required at this point.

  2. Re:The reason MAC's are not effected... by Jesus_666 · · Score: 0, Offtopic

    Of course MAC's computers only have a small user base, namely MAC. By the way, who is this MAC? Should I know him?

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  3. Re:Intel Macs not affected? by newr00tic · · Score: 1, Offtopic

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