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Microsoft To Distribute Third-Party Patches

Posted by timothy on from the after-the-after-party dept.

dhiren writes "Secunia on Wednesday announced that their authenticated internal vulnerability scanner, the Corporate Software Inspector (CSI) 4.0, has been integrated with Microsoft Windows Server Update Service (WSUS) and System Center Configuration Manager (SCCM). This will hopefully pave the way for other vendors to also make use of Windows' existing patching infrastructure and eliminate the need for the multitude of custom updater applications and services that clutter most systems today."

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  1. About time! by drcosquared · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    About time..how long has Linux been doing this?

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    1. Re:About time! by RMS+Eats+Toejam · · Score: 0, Flamebait

      Have you had a particular problem, or are you echoing some of the FUD that the Windows fanbois have posted?

      It's true. Not everyone is retarded, but some people are assholes. Thanks for showing us that real fucking assholes like yourself can't understand how Linux isn't suited for those who are not savvy. Nor will it always be an attractive option for everyone else. Being an asshole, you tend to forget that there are other people out there with needs apart from your own. Enjoy your 3 package managers chuck full of FOSS goodness. You've earned it.

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