Patched MS Bluetooth Flaw Exposes Even Disconnected PCs

An anonymous reader writes "Among the 22 security holes Microsoft issued updates to fix yesterday is a critical kernel-level Bluetooth flaw that could let nearby attackers break into vulnerable systems even when the targeted computer is not connected to a network. An attacker could use the bug to gain access to any unpatched, Bluetooth-enabled Windows Vista or Win7 computer within 100 meters (or much further with specialized tools), all before the target system even gets an alert that another computer is requesting a Bluetooth connection."

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Re:XP

[mcgrew]

Tell me why I should be on 7 already

Because already there are programs that won't run on XP. My girlfriend wanted me to help her get some simple game (Majohbg or something) working on her PC, no dice -- Vista or Win 7 only.

I had the same problem when I bought DOOM 3 (XP was brand new iirc); no Win98 support. Bought XP, my disk burning software wouldn't work.

When the new version of Windows comes out, half your programs won't work on it and half the new programs won't work on the old version. To run a new program you have to also buy an expensive OS.

Tell me why you shouldn't be on Linux already?