You've misunderstood how the system works. Google's software caches each user's files while that user is logged in, and stores the cache in a location accessible by all users. So if your wife (for example) had a bunch of documents created before you installed Google Desktop, those documents wouldn't be searchable until she logged in and the software cached the results.
In order to play the Halo 2 release, you'd need a mod chip. If you go on Xbox Live using any game with a mod chip enabled, you're automatically banned anyway. So you'd have to be doubly stupid in order to do it with a game you're not even supposed to have.
Ah, but of those eight vulnerabilities, only one (drag-and-drop) affects SP2. Click on "Executive Summary" on that page to show exactly what's being patched, and what's affected.
No, Mozilla is not an operating system. But, since the bug affected Internet Explorer, which is a web browser just like Mozilla, the comparison is valid.
Directly from Microsoft: "core Windows components have been recompiled with the most recent version of our compiler technology, which provides added protection against buffer overruns."
Just in case anyone is wondering, SP2 is not affected by any of these vulnerabilities, except for MS04-038. That's the fix for the "drag-and-drop" vulnerability that everyone's been crowing about.
It's things like this that make desktop Linux look like it's copying Windows way too closely.
Look like? They are completely ripping off Windows. It just goes to show how fucking pathetic all of this open source garbage really is. It's just a sorry-assed attempt at copying real software.
Do preinstalled versions of XP (or any windows version) require you to click on "Yes I agree" at first boot? Or is purchasing the computer agreement enough?
I can't speak for any of the other OEMs, but I know that on Dell PCs, you are presented an EULA that says you agree with all of the EULAs for all of the software that comes with the computer. This EULA is displayed before Windows even begins to load, right after the Dell BIOS logo is displayed.
Don't think that because SP2 wasn't affected that they necessarily patched it. All binaries in SP2 were recompiled with a new compiler that got rid of most buffer overflows. That is why SP2 isn't affected.
They disabled NetBIOS connections outside of the local subnet. If you're worried about someone on your own network hacking you via NetBIOS, you've got bigger problems.
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You've misunderstood how the system works. Google's software caches each user's files while that user is logged in, and stores the cache in a location accessible by all users. So if your wife (for example) had a bunch of documents created before you installed Google Desktop, those documents wouldn't be searchable until she logged in and the software cached the results.
Why? Do you work for Bungie?
In order to play the Halo 2 release, you'd need a mod chip. If you go on Xbox Live using any game with a mod chip enabled, you're automatically banned anyway. So you'd have to be doubly stupid in order to do it with a game you're not even supposed to have.
There is no difference. That's the point.
Ah, but of those eight vulnerabilities, only one (drag-and-drop) affects SP2. Click on "Executive Summary" on that page to show exactly what's being patched, and what's affected.
No, Mozilla is not an operating system. But, since the bug affected Internet Explorer, which is a web browser just like Mozilla, the comparison is valid.
Directly from Microsoft: "core Windows components have been recompiled with the most recent version of our compiler technology, which provides added protection against buffer overruns."
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They have gotten their act together. Did you happen to notice how many of those bulletins are for SP2?
It would actually mean that Microsoft built the SP2 updates with a new compiler that basically eliminates any possibility of buffer overflows.
The newest version of XP is the safest and most secure version yet. Try counting how many of those bulletins have to do with SP2.
Don't forget to thank the fine people at Mozilla as well. Their software recently allowed exploits in bitmap files.
Just in case anyone is wondering, SP2 is not affected by any of these vulnerabilities, except for MS04-038. That's the fix for the "drag-and-drop" vulnerability that everyone's been crowing about.
The movie isn't shown live off the satellite feed, that would be stupid. It's transmitted beforehand and stored at each theater.
It's things like this that make desktop Linux look like it's copying Windows way too closely.
Look like? They are completely ripping off Windows. It just goes to show how fucking pathetic all of this open source garbage really is. It's just a sorry-assed attempt at copying real software.
Do preinstalled versions of XP (or any windows version) require you to click on "Yes I agree" at first boot? Or is purchasing the computer agreement enough?
I can't speak for any of the other OEMs, but I know that on Dell PCs, you are presented an EULA that says you agree with all of the EULAs for all of the software that comes with the computer. This EULA is displayed before Windows even begins to load, right after the Dell BIOS logo is displayed.
Mozilla doesn't use Microsoft's DLLs. The Mozilla problem was their fault, and affected all platforms.
What the hell are you talking about?
Actually, I've heard that they're coming out with a portable kit for the Roady2. I believe it's also supposed to be able to work with the Roady.
Yeah, it would be awesome if they offered it to existing subscribers for like $3.99 or something. Hopefully they do it!
Don't think that because SP2 wasn't affected that they necessarily patched it. All binaries in SP2 were recompiled with a new compiler that got rid of most buffer overflows. That is why SP2 isn't affected.
Outlook and Outlook Express do not automatically download external images.
The Xbox does use USB. The only thing proprietary is the connector, but you can get around that by swapping a few wires.
No, it does mean 1500 active channels, most of them being locals.
You cannot see flicker on an LCD even at 60Hz. LCDs and CRTs cannot be compared in this way.
They disabled NetBIOS connections outside of the local subnet. If you're worried about someone on your own network hacking you via NetBIOS, you've got bigger problems.