Tag: xp

  • New Xandros review

    There is a review of Xandros 3.0 Business edition up at xyzcomputing

    Xandros is a linux distribution designed for Windows users (or at least those migrating from Windows.) The review hits the highlights of (more…)

  • Different attitudes towards upgrading and developing software

    So many times, even in the last few days, I have talked about keeping software up-to-date. For many people that means upgrading to the latest version of windows as soon as it comes out, or Office, or well… fill in the blank. It’s a vicious cycle when you think about it. So, is it necessary to REALLY chase the absolute newest version of anything that you use. The best answer is (more…)

  • Windows RDP Denial of service vulnerability

    I just saw this article at zdnet news a few minutes ago. Basically a new security bulletin is out with regards to Windows Remote Desktop Server being vulnerable to a denial of service (DoS) attack. Essentially it affects Windows 2000, XP and Server 2003. It appears that under an overwhelming flood of requests the system could blue screen. This vulnerability though, I think points out a flaw in the software firewall of XP (more…)