RE: Win2k SP3
From: SMiller@unimin.comDate: 08/24/02
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To: "Rapaille Max" <Max.Rapaille@nbb.be> From: SMiller@unimin.com Date: Sat, 24 Aug 2002 07:00:03 -0400
One item is in the EULA, a (at least by MS intent) legally binding
contract, the other is an implementation detail. You cannot rescind your
agreement to the EULA, but MS can change the implementation detail at any
time at their discretion. And this gives you a level of comfort? La cosa
nostra used to work this way: you owe a favor to a capo, who can call it in
at any time in the future, any way he wants to...
Scott Miller
Mgr IS Support
Unimin Corporation
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scars to prove it...
"Rapaille Max"
<Max.Rapaille@nbb To: "Derek Hamilton" <derek@capweb.com>, "Tim
.be> Donahue" <TDonahue@haynesconstruction.com>, "Rob Fogle"
<rob@deltaed.com>, "Chris Norris"
08/23/02 02:37 AM <chris.norris@cpnmedia.co.uk>,
<security-basics@securityfocus.com>
cc:
Subject: RE: Win2k SP3
Hi,
Just my 0.02€...
Did you read the sentences before the extract we commonly see ?
* If you choose to utilize the update features within the OS
Product or OS Components, it is necessary to use certain
computer system, hardware, and software information to
implement the features. By using these features, you
explicitly authorize Microsoft or its designated agent to
access and utilize the necessary information for updating
purposes. Bla bla bla...
I think this is to note that you just can choose not to use automatic
update..
And extract from the Readme file :
You can configure your computer to receive these notifications if you are
logged on as an administrator. Use Control Panel to select the options you
want. If Automatic Updates is not configured within 24 hours after the
service pack is installed, the network administrator or whoever is logged
on locally as an administrator will be prompted to configure it. Automatic
Updates will not download any updates until someone has configured it to do
so.
So There are some "mitigating" factors...
Regards.
Max
-----Original Message-----
From: Derek Hamilton [mailto:derek@capweb.com]
Sent: jeudi 22 août 2002 00:06
To: Tim Donahue; 'Rob Fogle'; Chris Norris;
security-basics@securityfocus.com
Subject: Re: Win2k SP3
> If it follows the same methods that Windows XP uses, then MS does not
> initiate the connection. The computer that SP3 is running on will
> contact MS to look for the latest updates (could be turned off in
> Windows XP, not sure about SP3)
You can disable the automatic update service through the services mmc
and/or you can use the automatic update control panel applet to not allow
the service to check for updates. The second option will not disable the
service however. If you're really worried about it disabling the service
is better.
Derek Hamilton
Director of Technology
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