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I Can Not Tell A Lie.
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join:2003-02-06
Netcong, NJ
clubs: | MS Trouble, what else is new? Same old, same old. | |
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aztecnology
O Rly?
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join:2003-02-12
Murrieta, CA |  Re: MS Trouble, what else is new?
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What? You Say It's Fixed. Hah
join:2001-11-29
Cyberspace | Re: MS Trouble, what else is new?
I questioned this update back on the 23rd
»Microsoft's New Update or Hack?
Doesn't anyone read the "More Info" links? | |
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technick
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join:2000-12-16
Loganville, GA | thank god I turned off auto update... | |
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SKYHN
Lu.. Lu.. Lulululu
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join:2001-09-16
99999 | Aw, too bad there wasnt a virus in it too  | |
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Duo Maxwell
What? Stop Looking At Me Like That
join:2003-03-31
Racine, WI
| Re: MS Trouble, what else is new? "wrong... a virus actually DOES something..." You got that right, just one of the reasons I left that nasty beast.
[JOKE]
No, Windows is not a virus.
Here's what viruses do:
1) They replicate quickly - okay, Windows does that.
2) Viruses use up valuable system resources, slowing down the system as they do so - okay, Windows does that.
3) Viruses will, from time to time, trash your hard disk - okay, Windows does that too.
4) Viruses are usually carried, unknown to the user, along with valuable programs and systems. Sigh... Windows does that, too.
5) Viruses will occasionally make the user suspect their system is too slow (see 2) and the user will buy new hardware. Yup, that's with Windows, too.
Until now it seems Windows is a virus but there are fundamental differences :
Viruses are well supported by their authors, are running on most systems, their program code is fast, compact and efficient and they tend to become more sophisticated as they mature. So Windows is not a virus. It's a bug.
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This and more can be found at »www.microsucks.cjb.net/ ot the forum I've listed in my signature.
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Pyrion
Liquid Metal Nanomorph
join:2001-12-01
Poway, CA
clubs: | Re: MS Trouble, what else is new? Makes more sense that it would be considered a "bug" instead of a "virus" because by nature, computer viruses are designed to do damage.
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Pope Torak
Fnord
join:2001-09-23
North Richland Hills, TX | What do you expect from a Mac user. Dumb jokes that not based in reality. | |
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Apophis
Jaffa Kree
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join:2001-12-27
Holmen, WI
clubs:  | Am I at Risk??? Im using the lasted and greatest "MS-DOS 6.22" Am I at risk??? | |
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technick
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join:2000-12-16
Loganville, GA | Re: Am I at Risk??? maybe, i've seen the "Stoned" virus floating around lately... | |
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pepperhead
join:2001-10-18
Bowling Green, KY | Why did you ever update to 6.22? LOL | |
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join:2003-05-19
San Luis Obispo, CA
| Yeah, well, I'm using Win NT5-no probs here so far. Also, as far as auto update goes, I have mine set up to review prior to downloading-no need to download EVERYTHING Microsloth offers...
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Network Guy
join:2000-08-25
New York
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·Broadvox Direct
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| No automatic update for me It seems that every time I bother letting the applet install an update (it is literally at the tune of a new update or two per week) something goes wrong with my PC and ultimately, it becomes intolerable to use.
I have since installed the OS and the service pack only, and my system has been running fine.
I say I'd rather wait until the next major service pack before I bother updating anything. | |
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join:2000-08-25
New York | Re: No automatic update for me There are noticeable improvements, or rather certain nuisances go away, from installing the service pack, so I won't refute that. I guess it's a matter of personal preference. | |
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aztecnology
O Rly?
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join:2003-02-12
Murrieta, CA
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| Re: No automatic update for me The only thing that's noticeable is the update to correct the update you just installed. If my systems don't crash and all my apps work to my satisfaction...why bother with the headaches. Because it's not just with the OS, then it's drivers for peripherals, etc, etc....it never ends.
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join:2000-08-25
New York | Re: No automatic update for me You have to understand that Microsoft never works around any software developers, the developers work around Microsoft. Not all developers will put software together that'll bode well with the OS, that including drivers, etc. | |
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What? You Say It's Fixed. Hah
join:2001-11-29
Cyberspace | Re: No automatic update for me
Too bad Microsoft doesn't write it's updates, patches, and software to follow it's own guidelines. | |
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Dreadwing6
Unleash The Giver2
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join:2002-03-10
Da Bronx? | Security that rivals all routers and personal fw's That is a real good security update actually
it's secure enough to not let you get online how more secure can you be than that | |
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Heres a thought
@ucsd.edu | Re: Security that rivals all routers and personal fw's > it's secure enough to not let you get online how more
> secure can you be than that
Try pulling out the power cord. | |
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join:2003-05-19
San Luis Obispo, CA | Re: Security that rivals all routers and personal
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lippy
@daystar.net
| Re: Security that rivals all routers and personal fw's Most users with networks and firewalls dont need the entire network on internet access. Keep on dumby machine on the internet connection. When your done. Dump it into your absolutely secure network. The one with no internet connection.
Digital Millinium Act _> A scheme for the richest to get richer. Where is Robin when you need him. | |
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What? You Say It's Fixed. Hah
join:2001-11-29
Cyberspace | Re: Security that rivals all routers and personal
My battery backup system would take over. | |
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MikeVa
join:2002-02-01
Rocky Mount, VA | HELP!! I cannot log onto MSN Explorer nor can I log onto Hotmail. Is the patch my problem or something else? | |
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aztecnology
O Rly?
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join:2003-02-12
Murrieta, CA |  Re: HELP!!
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join:2003-05-19
San Luis Obispo, CA | I remember the days when Hotmail was one awsome FREE web based e-mail. Then Microsloth took it over.
End of story.
Do U Yahoo??!! | |
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Cheetah9
join:2001-01-07
Bethel Park, PA
| My philosophy...... About the only "Automatic" process I let my computer perform is the "Plug-and-Play" function when I add new hardware.
I control my computer! No one else!
I never do an "Automatic" install on any software, unless I have no choice and have read other users comments about any bad experiences first.
I never use the "Auto Update" functions of any programs, including Windows.
I always let new Operating Systems and Programs "mature" before they find their way on my computer.
I avoid software or updates that I know "report home" or have automatic features that access the Network or Internet that I can't turn off.
I've been a happy user for almost 20 years now and am still smiling!  This is just part of my philosophy regarding computer use that I've developed in that time. And it has server me well! | |
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Nax1
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join:2002-05-17
Longmont, CO
clubs: | Hmmm I installed the patch, am running NIS 2003 and NAV but still running fine. | |
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| systems2000
What? You Say It's Fixed. Hah
join:2001-11-29
Cyberspace
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| Re: Why Bother said by ifarrell  :
Now wasn't XP supposed to be stable and wonderful?
That's what they said about Windows 95sr2, 98, ME, & 2000 when they were released.
If it works, why change?
If I could have all OS's on the same 3rd party support level, I consider DrDOS 7.xx and OS/2 WARP (3 or 4) better alternatives. Both are true multi-tasking environments and have true running program independence. | |
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pcdebb
RIP dadkins
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join:2000-12-03
Tampa, FL
clubs:
| well..... well maybe that'll explain all the trouble I went thru, switching out nic cards, cursing out customer service reps (sometimes they really deserve it), thanx Microsoft!!!
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guhuna
R.I.P Mike
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join:2001-03-31
Brentwood, CA
| bsh. good, XP sucks anyways this will teach people to stick with a reliable OS.
[text was edited by author 2003-05-28 23:33:29] | |
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insomniac84
join:2002-01-03
Schererville, IN
| How dumb can you be? hcp://system/DFS/uplddrvinfo.htm?file://C:\WINDOWS\PCHEALTH\HELPCTR\System\DFS\uplddrvinfo.htm
If you never installed any updates from microsoft, copy and past that into your browser. It's funny that people think they are better off not updating windows.
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bigbeartech
Goo?
join:2001-09-23
Saint Louis, MO
| Yah... I thought so I found this issue out on Saturday when a customer installed it and we went to roll back. Told everyone in my support group about it.
I am glad that Microsoft is recalling it, since it caused so many issues and was definatly going to cause more.
I do remember alot of 3 green no surfs on Friday and thought to myself it was very odd.
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Duo Maxwell
What? Stop Looking At Me Like That
join:2003-03-31
Racine, WI | If you guys think... windows is so bad, then do something about it, get one of the several other OSes or a Mac and be done with it. With a Mac there's almost no problems, no updates that do more bad then good, and best of all, no mi¢ro$u¢k! | |
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Beeper
Part Of The Problem
join:2001-09-27
Dayton, OH
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| Liability The only way to fix this is to bring software companies up to code that the rest of the country has to follow.
Expose them to product liability laws.
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aSic
application specific
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join:2001-05-17
Wakulla, FL
clubs:
| Got security? I have the most secure PC of all. Needs no updates, maintenance or anything at all. I have a new style "dark screen" monitor sitting on the table with an AT keyboard and serial mouse sitting in front. CPU? Its one of those new kickass "invisible" models. If the crackers cant see it, how can they get me? My expensive dark screen monitor is supposed to keep people from looking over my shoulder at my passwords and cheat codes for Doom2.
At least thats what some short glasses wearing guy named Bill told me when he sold me this awesome box. | |
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DsXsD
I'M A Member
join:2002-08-28
San Gabriel, CA
|  URGENT HELP NEEDED!!!!
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chanur
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join:2001-02-26
Colorado Springs, CO | Re: URGENT HELP NEEDED!!!! I believe that was 811493. | |
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DsXsD
I'M A Member
join:2002-08-28
San Gabriel, CA | Re: URGENT HELP NEEDED!!!! thank you very much =) i'll check up on that
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