[ale] OT: I.T. Department Warning -- Do Not Install WindblowseXcrement Pile SP2

[aaron]

:-)
So we're saying it's "OK"  that the convicted corporape criminals ignored 
security issues and reeked havoc on the public internet for a decade, because 
NOW they're providing grossly belated patches of unproven effectiveness that 
trash millions of people's software investments without warning?
;-)
 
peace
aaron


On Thursday 12 August 2004 11:53, Jonathan Rickman wrote:
> > That's interesting.  I've done a few upgrades, as well as slipstreamed
> > SP2 into the XP files, and created new bootable media.  I've 
> > installed 5 machines in my computer lab with it, and am 
> > liking what I see.  There are only a few programs having 
> > problems, and those problems are related to the new firewall 
> > controls (which are nice, btw).
> 
> 
> Yeah. How dare they do what we've been demanding they...do? Security is not
> convenient and it often breaks things. Deal.
> 
> --
> Jonathan


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RE: ASC IT POST

> From: Itshelp
> Sent: Wed 8/11/2004 8:22 AM
> To:   #Fulltime-Faculty; #Fulltime-Staff; #Part-Time Faculty; #Students
> Cc:   
> Subject:      Windows XP SP2 Warning - Do Not install
> Dear Campus Community,
>  

> Microsoft is releasing an extensive upgrade to the Windows XP Professional 
and Home editions programs. This upgrade, called Service Pack 2, 
unfortunately is error prone, and many test installations have caused systems 
to crash or required many software applications to be reloaded. In many cases 
most data files were lost.  
> 
> To avoid such problems, the ITS Department recommends that you DO NOT  
install this upgrade until we let you know when it's safe.  Thanks for your 
cooperation.  
>  
> If you have any questions, please call the ITS Help Desk on ext. 5487.

> ITS Help Desk 
> Information Technology Services 
> Walters G-10 
> email - itshelp at agnesscott.edu