Re: Why does Windows allow Worms?
From: Alun Jones [MS MVP - Security] (alun_at_texis.invalid)
Date: 05/18/04
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Date: Tue, 18 May 2004 14:28:21 GMT
In article <2h2h901uhh30kg5fctflou880r37r1358b@4ax.com>, Jan Kannemacher
<varros@gmx.de> wrote:
>That's not entirely correct. It is possible to download the patches
>without installing them. Not easy, though, this function leaves a lot to
>be desired.
Every month, MS holds a "security chat", where the head honcho of security
answers a pile of questions. I keep asking for "Windows Update on a disk",
the ability to build a DVD-R to take to remote sites for patching without
Internet access. Maybe if other people asked for the same, it might get
implemented - I'm only one voice.
Alun.
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