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PostPosted: Wed, 30th Mar 2005 10:29    Post subject:
Good news.

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PostPosted: Thu, 31st Mar 2005 12:25    Post subject:
its here:

a small list from the changeslog:

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Windows Server 2003 SP1 has all the networking improvements in Windows XP SP2, which include the following:
Windows Firewall
Windows Peer-to-Peer Networking
Client-side support for Wireless Provisioning Services (WPS)
Updates to Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6)
The new Netstat –b option
Enhancements to wireless LAN networking
These networking improvements are described in detail in New Networking Features in Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (the January 2004 The Cable Guy article) and Wireless LAN Enhancements in Windows XP Service Pack 2 (the August 2004 The Cable Guy article).

Windows Server 2003 SP1 also includes the following:
Differences in default behavior for Windows Firewall
Server-side support for WPS
Updates to the Wireless Network (IEEE 802.11) Policies Group Policy extension
Rqs.exe and Rqc.exe are now included for Network Access Quarantine Control
Enhancements to Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP)


english 32bit ( 350mb )
http://download.microsoft.com/download/1/2/7/127c5938-d36a-4405-9df1-f00d57495652/WindowsServer2003-KB889101-SP1-x86-ENU.exe

english 64bit ( 450mb )
http://download.microsoft.com/download/0/2/a/02ad7557-b321-45cd-a4ca-5ae932bb9a55/WindowsServer2003-KB889101-SP1-ia64-ENU.exe

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PostPosted: Thu, 31st Mar 2005 22:05    Post subject: Update for Windows XP (KB885222)
Update for Windows XP (KB885222)

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After you install Windows XP Service Pack 2, some 1394 devices (such as digital cameras that use S400 speed) may not perform as expected. Install this update to help prevent this issue. After you install this update, you will have to restart your computer.


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Knowledge Base Article 885222
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PostPosted: Thu, 31st Mar 2005 22:59    Post subject: 'Brad Pitt' virus targets Microsoft
'Brad Pitt' virus targets Microsoft

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Brad Pitt, Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears are the subjects of a virus scam that is attempting to recruit computers for a denial-of-service attack on Microsoft.

Hackers have released a self-spreading worm, called Ahker-F, that promises salacious movie clips of the celebrities. The e-mails contain text such as: "Watch Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt cought (sic) on TAPE! SEXY CLIP! WATCH IT!" Attached to the e-mail is a .Zip file that contains the worm. If opened, the worm spreads to the user's e-mail contacts, disables security settings on the PC, and launches a denial-of-service attack against Microsoft's security update Web site.


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PostPosted: Thu, 31st Mar 2005 23:01    Post subject:
Laughing


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PostPosted: Fri, 1st Apr 2005 00:47    Post subject: UNIX Authors Rush to Patch Telnet Flaw
UNIX Authors Rush to Patch Telnet Flaw

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Several high-profile distributors of the BSD version of the Telnet protocol have rolled out patches for a critical bug that could cause system-hijack attacks. The bug, which was reported by iDefense Inc., is a remotely exploitable buffer overflow that could allow the execution of arbitrary code with user privileges.

A successful attacker would have to convince the user to launch a Telnet session with a malicious server. A malicious Web page could be designed that could launch the Telnet client on the user's system by clicking a link, or, using the IFRAME tag, by loading the page. Telnet is a protocol that supports virtual terminal sessions across IP networks including the Internet. The Telnet client program provides the interface for the terminal session to the user.


eWeek article

Crap that's pretty serious stuff considering many webpages running BSD.
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PostPosted: Fri, 1st Apr 2005 09:30    Post subject:
My firewall did not appreciate SP1 and i think i'm not gonna be the only one with that problem, anyway i decied to uninstall SP1 ..i like my firewall better Mad
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PostPosted: Fri, 1st Apr 2005 12:00    Post subject:
You mean SP2, right?
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PostPosted: Fri, 1st Apr 2005 12:05    Post subject:
No, Windows 2003 Service Pack 1 ..they just won't play along Sad
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PostPosted: Fri, 1st Apr 2005 14:21    Post subject: NOD32 Antivirus System 2.5 Beta
NOD32 Antivirus System 2.5 Beta

Press message wrote:

Continuing its tradition of unmatched detection, performance, ESET has released Beta to the public for evaluation. This latest version of the widely acclaimed NOD32 antivirus system enhances support for a variety of malicious threats including browser-delivered malware, spyware, adware, riskware, and potentially dangerous applications. Version 2.5 also introduces the NOD32 Early Warning System (NEWS), which provides customers with timely alerts to new threats, and also allows for the streamlined submission of new malware or suspicious code to ESET's Threat Lab for analysis.



New features wrote:

* KernelAdware/Spyware/Riskware detection
* Potentially dangerous applications detection
* Generic detection of the most common threat families
* Improved scanning of self-extracting (SFX) archives
* Early Warning System1
* System startup file check
* License manager
* Windows XP Style dialog windows

AMON
* Improved in-depth analysis of newly created files
* File check optimization (Windows NT/2000/XP/2003)

DMON
* Manual start of DMON

EMON
* Brand new EMON compatible with all versions of MS Outlook

IMON
* Improved compatibility for HTTP Higher efficiency (active) mode
* Different compatibility mode for different servers
* Access blocking for websites with malicious content

NOD32 (On-Demand Scanner)
* Alternate NTFS streams check
* Improved profile customization
* New command line parameters
* Information on file from which the memory infiltration originated
* Improved file specification by mask


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Not what I would call a lame update. Great!
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PostPosted: Fri, 1st Apr 2005 15:13    Post subject:
Interesting, i will try it out.

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PostPosted: Fri, 1st Apr 2005 17:33    Post subject: Microsoft admits to flaw in Windows patch
Microsoft admits to flaw in Windows patch

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Microsoft has acknowledged that a security patch issued in January for its Windows 98 and Windows ME operating systems may cause performance issues for customers who have downloaded the update.


Zdnet article

Win98 and WinME, heh!
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PostPosted: Fri, 1st Apr 2005 18:38    Post subject: Re: NOD32 Antivirus System 2.5 Beta
Jag kör betan på två av mina maskiner nu. Den är ju helt underbar ju, fungerar klockrent + att många applicationer öppnar/går fortare nu. Det här ser lovande ut, föstår inte hur det kan vara så stor skillnad på betan och NOD32.Standard.v2.12.3. anyway, tack för infon om betan.
(jag orkar inte översätta det här ..trött)

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PostPosted: Fri, 1st Apr 2005 18:45    Post subject:
Heh ok. Nej, inga problem. Kan inte prova den själv än. Måste starta om först. Men det är sjysst att höra att den fungerar mycket snabbar. Väldigt fint med inbyggd antispyware också!
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PostPosted: Sun, 3rd Apr 2005 12:58    Post subject: Windows SBS 2003 and Windows Server 2003 SP1 Known Issues
Windows SBS 2003 and Windows Server 2003 SP1 Known Issues

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Before installing Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 on Windows Small Business Server 2003, it is recommended that you read this document to learn about the top known issues that you may encounter when installing the service pack. Although Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 has released, it is recommended that you wait to install this service pack until Windows Small Business Server 2003 Service Pack 1 releases.


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