Microsoft Reverses Decision and Releases VML Rendering Patch Today
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- Written on: September 27th, 2006
About 5 minutes ago, my automatic updating function in Windows XP notified me that I had received a new update to install. The update, KB925486, is designed to address “A security issue…that could allow an attacker to compromise a computer running Microsoft Windows and gain control over it. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer.”
Previously Microsoft had stated in an interview with ZDNet that they would release an update for this issue in October on the scheduled “Patch Tuesday.” After their statement, many pornographic websites began using the exploit to take control of visitors’ computers. There was also an indication that some other types of websites have begun using it as well.
The Vista Compatibility Dance Begins…
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- Written on: September 27th, 2006
Each time Microsoft releases a “bigger and better” operating system, it seems that someones favorite program is obsoleted because it is not compatible with the latest version of Windows. While Microsoft’s efforts at improving the compatibility mode settings in Windows Vista will help programs, many others will simply not work with Windows Vista.
A new Wiki posted on www.iexbeta.com lists a number programs that work well with Windows Vista. However more importantly, it also lists programs that have minor issues with Vista, or that are completely incompatible. I have compiled a short list of some of the more popular programs that appeared on their list here. Is your favorite program Vista compatible?