Re: [Full-Disclosure] Microsoft plans tighter security measures in Windows XP SP2

From: Bill Royds (full-disclosure_at_royds.net)
Date: 11/02/03

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    To: "William Warren" <hescominsoon@adelphia.net>, <Valdis.Kletnieks@vt.edu>
Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2003 15:12:26 -0500

    My Windows XP Professional EULA (which I never assented to because it was
    installed on machine when I got it and only my cat ever hit the OK button.
    Sue him). It seems to indicate there is no problem with VNC as long as only
    one user at a time is accessing the machine remotely. For a workstation that
    is a reasonable restriction.

    2. DESCRIPTION OF OTHER RIGHTS AND
    LIMITATIONS.
    * NetMeeting/Remote Assistance/Remote Desktop Features. The
    SOFTWARE contains Remote Desktop, Remote Assistance, and
    NetMeeting technologies that enable the Product or
    applications installed on the COMPUTER (sometimes referred to
    as a host device) to be accessed remotely from other Devices.
    You may use the SOFTWARE's Remote Desktop feature (or other
    software which provides similar functionality for a similar
    purpose) to permit any Device to use, access, display or run
    the SOFTWARE without acquiring a license for the SOFTWARE on
    that Device, provided only one user uses, accesses, displays,
    or runs the SOFTWARE at any one time. When you are using
    Remote Assistance or NetMeeting (or other software which
    provides similar functionality for a similar purpose) you may
    share your session with other users without any limit on the
    number of Device connections and without acquiring additional
    licenses for the SOFTWARE. For Microsoft and non-Microsoft
    applications, you should consult the license agreement
    accompanying the applicable product or contact the applicable
    licensor to determine whether use of the product with Remote
    Desktop, Remote Assistance, or NetMeeting is permitted without
    an additional license. As used above, a session means the
    experience delivered by the SOFTWARE similar to when a user is
    using the input, output and display peripherals attached to
    the COMPUTER.
    ----- Original Message -----
    From: <Valdis.Kletnieks@vt.edu>
    To: "William Warren" <hescominsoon@adelphia.net>
    Cc: "Schmehl, Paul L" <pauls@utdallas.edu>;
    <full-disclosure@lists.netsys.com>
    Sent: Sunday, November 02, 2003 12:31 PM
    Subject: Re: [Full-Disclosure] Microsoft plans tighter security measures in
    Windows XP SP2

    On Sun, 02 Nov 2003 08:20:50 EST, William Warren said:

    > I have dcom killed on all machines here in my house and file and printer
    > sharing work just fine....as to RA i bet if the windows version is
    > broken i use VNC here and it works without issue..<G>

    Google for "+vnc +microsoft +eula" - got any XP machines? :)

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