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So if your girl friend is going in she must know that ...: ... she didn't apply the critical patch last week during work hours. Sounds like she volunteered her time since she was to busy during work hours to do her job!; Posted by: ShadeTree Posted on: 08/17/05 You are currently: a Guest | Members login | Terms of Use

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Windows worm knocking out computers Loverock Davidson | 08/16/05

Howdy doody there: the worms were michael_t | 08/16/05

Having trouble reading for comprehension? ShadeTree | 08/17/05

Windows worm knocking out computers abcpc123 | 08/16/05

Sorry but it is Loverock Davidson | 08/16/05

GIANT ant hill... gfeier | 08/17/05

Nope Loverock Davidson | 08/17/05

I'd hate to see... gfeier | 08/17/05

no problems here linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Artistic interpretation Sxooter_z | 08/25/05

So if your girl friend is going in she must know that ... ShadeTree | 08/17/05

Just what I was thinking... Scrat | 08/17/05

another thing to do... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

You don't use windows much do you? Scrat | 08/17/05

ever tried that with a constant rebooting recipient? n/t NemesisNL | 08/17/05

yeah, ive heard of it, but... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Haaa your so right jc5wong | 08/17/05

Message has been deleted. computer_man | 08/17/05

i agree... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Actually, come to think about it... Scrat | 08/17/05

why let laptops connect to the core network? linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Surely that would depend.. Scrat | 08/17/05

One Week though nucrash | 08/17/05

No need to Loverock Davidson | 08/17/05

That's just too funny... jacarter3 | 08/17/05

i know you're smarter than that Monkey_MCSE | 08/17/05

he is just proving that he is a troll... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Thats laughable Loverock Davidson | 08/17/05

No doubt about it... jacarter3 | 08/17/05

Thats laughable Loverock Davidson | 08/17/05

You did cuz you know it's true jacarter3 | 08/17/05

You did cuz you know it's true Loverock Davidson | 08/17/05

i only come here to see how the windows... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

found the fix Monkey_MCSE | 08/17/05

Nonsense! cdgoldin | 08/17/05

Provided the tests passed! (NT) The King's Servant | 08/17/05

Not nonsense Loverock Davidson | 08/17/05

Rare is a subjective thing maldain | 08/17/05

Okay, now you're worst than Mike Cox! The King's Servant | 08/17/05

Shall we list the examples nucrash | 08/17/05

i had a patch that crashed my test server once... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

But... rapson | 08/17/05

Linux worm knocking out computers figgle | 08/17/05

The day will come (again) cdgoldin | 08/17/05

Hate to rain on your parade. Cardinal_Bill | 08/17/05

or, it could be... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Those Darn Coporations Running W2K ... PMC-CON | 08/17/05

Yeah, time to upgrade... jacarter3 | 08/17/05

So Which of the Umpteen incompatible Linux Distros Do You Use? (nt) PMC-CON | 08/17/05

The most incompatible... jacarter3 | 08/17/05

I dunno? Cardinal_Bill | 08/17/05

Forced to stay with 2K sometimes... jefmud | 08/17/05

CNN, NY Times, ABC News...... ALL HIT!!! (NT) zootbobbalu | 08/16/05

Yup, its all over the news ... George Mitchell | 08/16/05

It works well with the memoryless masochists. For the rest I doubt .... nt michael_t | 08/16/05

i guess eLurker | 08/16/05

And what are you if you get hit due to a defect that is michael_t | 08/16/05

Stick to the story! Trevor_G | 08/17/05

And what about testing? The King's Servant | 08/17/05

i keep a clone of my server... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Good plan! The King's Servant | 08/17/05

re: good plan - you left one out... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

HE MENTIONS ME!! AND IT GIVES ME CREDIT TOO Loverock Davidson | 08/17/05

re: testing eLurker | 08/17/05

keep reading... The King's Servant | 08/17/05

re: keep reading... eLurker | 08/17/05

as i said eLurker | 08/17/05

risks? haxmeister | 08/18/05

obviously eLurker | 08/18/05

SBC user1212 | 08/16/05

The Capital Also!! (NT) zootbobbalu | 08/16/05

Add to that list the WSJ, and several Wall Street firms Otto_Delete | 08/17/05

Serves 'em right... cdgoldin | 08/17/05

Random s/w haphazzardly stitched together to form a 'system' .... happy

michael_t | 08/16/05

Before we know it, we'll be blaming an iPod!!!! mlindl | 08/16/05

OMG!!! One of my users got a new iPod yesterday... The King's Servant | 08/17/05

actually... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Meanwhile back at the Penguin cave... Linux User 147560 | 08/16/05

Yet another reason not to depend on Windows ITGuy04 | 08/16/05

RE: Yet another reason not to depend on Windows Linux User 147560 | 08/16/05

thats what im talking about linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Well.... 11bravo | 08/16/05

Guess what? People live in denial!!! mlindl | 08/16/05

re: Yet another reason not to depend on Windows bobhume | 08/17/05

nah, windows is an easy target. linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

re: nah, windows is an easy target. bobhume | 08/17/05

So with *nix dominating the server room.... The King's Servant | 08/17/05

microsoft.. again u2in99 | 08/17/05

Patch and forget SteveG123 | 08/16/05

RE: Patch and Forget crash89 | 08/16/05

Not exactly zero! ShadeTree | 08/17/05

Uh, yeah...exactly zero. pdq | 08/17/05

What a dufus D-Ram | 08/17/05

Yes, you are. The King's Servant | 08/17/05

i do this from work... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

zero virus vs zero flaws... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Patch, PREVENT and NOT forget. michael_t | 08/16/05

2 differnt statements from same company John Zern | 08/16/05

Patch Management Too Old For IT | 08/17/05

Did Mike's outfit get hit? duclod | 08/16/05

No, 'cause he is running Linux and Unix throughout wink

nt michael_t | 08/16/05

Mike's outfit . . . abcpc123 | 08/17/05

LMAO! I can't wait to hear from Mike. The King's Servant | 08/17/05

cant wait... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Same tactics, same goal Otto_Delete | 08/17/05

m$ would label me a prude. linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

All quiet here toadlife | 08/16/05

Good: test your confidence by publishing your IP addresses... michael_t | 08/16/05

Real smart mikey. toadlife | 08/16/05

REReal smart mikey. Linux User 147560 | 08/16/05

RE: Real smart mikey. Linux User 147560 | 08/16/05

Yeah. That's me. toadlife | 08/16/05

RE: Yeah. That's me. Linux User 147560 | 08/17/05

.... toadlife | 08/17/05

I hope that while you were trying unsuccessfully to michael_t | 08/16/05

Trying to outsmart you? toadlife | 08/16/05

You need to understand what 'sarcasm' means michael_t | 08/17/05

Man you are not very smart. computer_man | 08/17/05

I don't filter ports toadlife | 08/17/05

re: Man you are not very smart toadlife | 08/17/05

Unsuccessfully? Scrat | 08/17/05

Howdy Scat: the first michael_t | 08/17/05

So what? michael_t | 08/16/05

i get "tested" everyday... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

If ports 80 and SSH are open to public Internet michael_t | 08/17/05

yep, got r locked down to 1 user. linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Same here NonZealot | 08/16/05

How many of those are outside their packaging? 0 ? michael_t | 08/16/05

(nt)Publish a public IP address at your workplace first toadlife | 08/16/05

Here it is: michael_t | 08/17/05

127.0.0.1 NonZealot | 08/17/05

Thanks that was funny .... I only hope you michael_t | 08/17/05

as i posted above... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

All is quiet here too. osreinstall | 08/16/05

Only a newbie would go on the net without a firewall? whisperycat | 08/17/05

RE: Only a newbie would go on the net without a firewall? Linux User 147560 | 08/17/05

Yep, I shoulda clarified that point whisperycat | 08/17/05

Mandriva PMC-CON | 08/17/05

try these instead, i switched from mandrake... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

If your Mum can figure out Mandrake... cdgoldin | 08/17/05

mandrake is a joke. linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Cost of windows + $0 = TCO NonZealot | 08/17/05

So there is no associated costs to Windows virus? whisperycat | 08/17/05

Who said anything about integrated AV? NonZealot | 08/17/05

zonealarm? linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

However, Patrick Jones | 08/17/05

You pay for it though voska | 08/17/05

really funny .... michael_t | 08/17/05

Yes they do. osreinstall | 08/18/05

linux firewalls... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Not an elitist attitude at all osreinstall | 08/17/05

I am truely glad that michael_t | 08/17/05

Another silly rant from the psycho ward! osreinstall | 08/17/05

Windows XP Sp2 and Win 2003 not phased ITsucks | 08/16/05

And funny ... coincidence now that MS wants to switch W2k users to xp/vista michael_t | 08/16/05

Re: Coincidence X Marks The Spot | 08/16/05

Conspiracy? An_Axe_to_Grind | 08/16/05

even so, i would stick with 2k Monkey_MCSE | 08/16/05

that would be a waste of money voska | 08/17/05

win2k is a decent windows linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Sweet, made a funny and I didn't even know it! voska | 08/17/05

Sweet, made a funny and I didn't even know it! glstorck@... | 08/17/05

couldnt resist happy

(nt) linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

RE:Windows XP Sp2 and Win 2003 not phased sir_cheats_a_lot | 08/17/05

Yet another high-profile worm outbreak embarassing all those michael_t | 08/16/05

I'm certainly not a MS apologist ebrke | 08/17/05

The problem was addressed before the virus balsover | 08/17/05

I don't recall UNIX michael_t | 08/17/05

Patching/security doesn't work for Windows mlindl | 08/16/05

I disagree Otto_Delete | 08/17/05

I've never had virus on W2K voska | 08/17/05

i think my computer has vd linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

LoL computer_man | 08/17/05

Oh, boo hoo... boo who.. oo7curtis | 08/17/05

Just another case of the malware writers reverse ... ShadeTree | 08/17/05

and break your servers. The King's Servant | 08/17/05

heres a patch all for your servers... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

I love those patches! The King's Servant | 08/17/05

It has been a super long time since a patch has... ShadeTree | 08/17/05

Re: 'Apply the patches dummies!' OR throw the michael_t | 08/17/05

Microsoft never finds their own bjbrock | 08/17/05

It's all in the mind set. papatator | 08/17/05

i hear ya... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

There is your problem right there ... George Jay | 08/18/05

Message has been deleted. computer_man | 08/17/05

You read it hear first... The King's Servant | 08/17/05

Would this affect my new iMac G5? Paco20 | 08/17/05

Assuming this is a serious question... pdq | 08/17/05

Message has been deleted. computer_man | 08/17/05

Give us YOUR phone number so we can teach you some manners cdgoldin | 08/17/05

I don't care !!I love viruses !!!! ARGGG !! Hack the planet !! GeoMartinez | 08/17/05

HACK THE PLANET!!! linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Helllooooo! c320162 | 08/17/05

htp://hack.the.planet... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

and for the record... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Suprise? Edward@... | 08/17/05

Tell ya what... ArtMac | 08/18/05

CLARKCONNECT RULES!!! Airwolph | 08/17/05

Windows security ciph3r | 08/17/05

virus cardinal33 | 08/17/05

MicroSoft DrSwiney | 08/17/05

Already done cdgoldin | 08/17/05

Variants Rely on Having Admin Rights PMC-CON | 08/17/05

Have you any idea how many Win apps will not run The King's Servant | 08/17/05

Have you any idea how many Win apps will not run mrlinux | 08/17/05

Good for you. But that doesn't answer my question. The King's Servant | 08/17/05

Depends on a few factors ... PMC-CON | 08/17/05

Almost None ... PMC-CON | 08/17/05

yes Jack-Booted EULA | 08/17/05

Obviously An Amateur ... PMC-CON | 08/17/05

yes again Jack-Booted EULA | 08/17/05

Most != all. The King's Servant | 08/17/05

Vendor Problem PMC-CON | 08/17/05

Direct Answer PMC-CON | 08/17/05

Who is lazy, here? The ISV, MS or me? The King's Servant | 08/17/05

ISV is Lazy, BUt If App Is Critical ... PMC-CON | 08/17/05

Sorry but this is the reason why people like Linux computer_man | 08/17/05

So Linux "Hobbyist" ... PMC-CON | 08/17/05

"So dis' me ..." linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

at least in linux... linuxoverwindows | 08/17/05

Correction: Remote Execution and Elevated Privileges PMC-CON | 08/17/05

Sorry -- Anonymous Attacks ARE possible with W2K PMC-CON | 08/17/05

Gibson Research Article on Port 445 PMC-CON | 08/17/05

Variants Rely on Having Admin Rights c320162 | 08/17/05

I Apologize ... Port Open on W2K PMC-CON | 08/17/05

Amen on admin responsibility Spdlmt150 | 08/17/05

If the shoe were on the other foot papatator | 08/17/05

M$ API's are the real problem NovellisBettter | 08/23/05

If you can write a Cookie, you can write a worm cygnet@... | 08/17/05

your "Index.dat files" cygnet@... | 08/17/05

Gotta love disinformation... Allstar_z | 08/17/05

"Fresh" HOTP from M$oft oldskillz | 08/17/05

How good is your IT department? mwagner@... | 08/17/05

How easy can it get? mwagner@... | 08/17/05

FYI Monkey_MCSE | 08/17/05

No Personal Firewall in W2K (NT) PMC-CON | 08/17/05

It isn't that simple George Jay | 08/18/05

Worm, virus, and the alike mcseport | 08/17/05

A buck in a bug cdgoldin | 08/17/05

AWWWW nightshade0143 | 08/17/05

Your TOO late on the story gamerzworld | 08/17/05

hospitals Billmac_z | 08/17/05

Heavens... ArtMac | 08/18/05

I have visions... ArtMac | 08/18/05

Buy a Mac! An_Axe_to_Grind | 08/18/05

They are only young playing. jolumoar | 08/18/05

XP infected snafu-cf | 08/19/05

Informed users yarbelo001@... | 08/19/05

OS Wars and the Average Joe The Computer Pimp | 08/19/05

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