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07-10-2005, 02:36 PM #1An Awesome Dude
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3 windows patches comming tues.
http://news.zdnet.com/2100-1009_22-5778406.html
Heh,anyone care to install that stupid gator crap??
http://news.zdnet.com/5208-1009-0.ht...32968&start=-1 (Heres 1 message about Gator someone posted)
I wouldnt be surprised if this patch makes it easier for MS to control gator on your computer.......
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07-10-2005, 02:49 PM #2Web Hosting Guru
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i never auto update windows ;P
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07-10-2005, 03:39 PM #3is a threadkiller
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Screw that with a stick of 4" PVC pipe.
I'll stick with Windows 2000 SP1 (no updates).
But, at least I see me cleaning a lot of people's machines in the coming future.
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07-10-2005, 04:33 PM #4ex-Aussie
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Re: 3 windows patches comming tues.
Originally posted by The Dude
I wouldnt be surprised if this patch makes it easier for MS to control gator on your computer.......
I'm glad to auto-update my Windows system. I've always done it, and never had any issues with it.Former Webhost... now, just a guy.
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07-10-2005, 04:57 PM #5Web Hosting Master
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Oh My! 3 Window Patches! What is the world coming to! Oh the humanity.
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07-10-2005, 10:11 PM #6An Awesome Dude
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Re: 3 windows patches comming tues.
Originally posted by The Dude
I wouldnt be surprised if this patch makes it easier for MS to control gator on your computer.......
Gator install?
So it is going to patch Windows at the core to allow Gator to install even if you do not use IE as your browser?
The worst part of the joke is, you have to patch IE even if you do not use it because of the integration that you are not allowed to undo. What moron thought it would be okay to let every Tom, Dick and Harry into the core of the OS when users browsed web pages?
Posted by: klmmicro
Bunch of losers!!
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07-10-2005, 10:35 PM #7Retired Moderator
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I don't see how these patches have anything to with Gator. The thread you posted is from somebody that is pulling facts out of thin air.
The Microsoft Antispyware program is something different than these updates. And MSAS only Ignores Claria/Gator by default. It still detects it though.If you have to operate your company behind the scenes or under a fake name, maybe it's time to leave the industry and start something fresh.
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07-11-2005, 12:43 AM #8Web Hosting Master
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What's "Gator"?
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07-11-2005, 01:12 AM #9Web Hosting Master
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Gerrr i hate it, windows never will be bug free, need to learn from linux
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07-11-2005, 01:21 AM #10Web Hosting Master
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I auto-update and will continue to do so.
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07-11-2005, 02:15 AM #11Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by Pheaton
What's "Gator"?
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07-11-2005, 02:24 AM #12Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by The Napster
Originally posted by Pheaton
What's "Gator"?
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07-11-2005, 02:31 AM #13Web Developer
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AFAIK, Gator is ad software loaded with Spyware. MS recently purchased their company.
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07-11-2005, 02:53 AM #14Nothing to see move along.
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Re: Re: 3 windows patches comming tues.
Originally posted by The Dude
I was right!!
Gator install?
So it is going to patch Windows at the core to allow Gator to install even if you do not use IE as your browser?
The worst part of the joke is, you have to patch IE even if you do not use it because of the integration that you are not allowed to undo. What moron thought it would be okay to let every Tom, Dick and Harry into the core of the OS when users browsed web pages?
Posted by: klmmicro
(from a thread there)
Bunch of losers!!
Oooook so you quote a post at a message board from a paranoid user and think its the gospel truth, then you come here and use it as evidence lol what a joke.
Show some real evidence of what your saying and i like others may believe you but until then i will continue to use auto update i have not come to any harm yet and i doubt i will.......
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07-11-2005, 02:55 AM #15WebHostingTalk Lover
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07-11-2005, 03:16 PM #16Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by MGCJerry
Screw that with a stick of 4" PVC pipe.
I'll stick with Windows 2000 SP1 (no updates).
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07-11-2005, 09:42 PM #17An Awesome Dude
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Only SP1? Ouch...
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07-12-2005, 08:40 AM #18Nothing to see move along.
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Originally posted by The Dude
Im on 98se and i think its the best OS out there
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07-13-2005, 03:16 PM #19An Awesome Dude
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From a friend who DID NOT INSTALL ANY OF THE 3 UPDATES,here is 1 of them that looks suspicious
Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-036
Vulnerability in Microsoft Color Management Module Could Allow Remote Code Execution (901214)
Issued: July 12, 2005
Version: 1.0
Summary
Who should read this document: Customers who use Microsoft Windows
Impact of Vulnerability: Remote Code Execution
Maximum Severity Rating: Critical
Recommendation: Customers should apply the update immediately.
Security Update Replacement: None
Caveats: None
Tested Software and Security Update Download Locations:
Affected Software:
• Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 – Download the update
• Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 1 and Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Download the update
• Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition – Download the update
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1 – Download the update
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems – Download the update
• Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition – Download the update
• Microsoft Windows 98, Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition (SE), and Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition (ME) – Review the FAQ section of this bulletin for details about these operating systems.
The software in this list has been tested to determine whether the versions are affected. Other versions either no longer include security update support or may not be affected. To determine the support life cycle for your product and version, visit the Microsoft Support Lifecycle Web site.
Executive Summary:
This update resolves a newly-discovered, privately-reported vulnerability. The vulnerability is documented in the “Vulnerability Details” section of this bulletin.
A remote code execution vulnerability exists in the Microsoft Color Management Module because of the way that it handles ICC profile format tag validation.
If a user is logged on with administrative user rights, an attacker who successfully exploited this vulnerability could take complete control of an affected system. An attacker could then install programs; view, change, or delete data; or create new accounts with full user rights. Users whose accounts are configured to have fewer user rights on the system could be less impacted than users who operate with administrative user rights.
We recommend that customers apply the update immediately
Notice how they have 98se listed?? I thought they ended support for 98!!! Why are they all of a sudden issuing this???
I think (And he does also) this is an attempt to get gator onto peoples computers THE EASIAST WAY POSSIBLE.....
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07-13-2005, 03:31 PM #20Retired Moderator
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Edit: Microsoft is still supporting updates for CRITICAL issues on Windows98, per their product end of lifecycle page. But I don't see how any of this connects to Claria / Gator at all.
Edit #2: The Win98 patch is for Internet Explorer 6.0 SP1, which IS still supported by Microsoft. The operating system itself isn't however. Sorry for the confusion, the bulletin was hard for me to understandLast edited by Mike V; 07-13-2005 at 03:39 PM.
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07-13-2005, 09:07 PM #21An Awesome Dude
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Just use caution,we dont wanna fall into M$'s hands!!
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07-13-2005, 09:22 PM #22Web Hosting Master
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You guys are all nuts with your conspiracy theories, there is nothing to worry about.
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07-13-2005, 09:27 PM #23Web Hosting Master
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Gator is now owned by Microsoft???
Peace,Testing 1.. Testing 1..2.. Testing 1..2..3...
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07-13-2005, 09:51 PM #24Retired Moderator
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Originally posted by azizny
Gator is now owned by Microsoft???
Peace,If you have to operate your company behind the scenes or under a fake name, maybe it's time to leave the industry and start something fresh.
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07-14-2005, 01:44 PM #25An Awesome Dude
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Im wondering if the deal would be made public or not........
Hmmmm
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