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Microsoft Releases Windows XP Service Pack 1a
by Arie Slob
Hello Windows users,
 Because of a ruling by the 4th US Circuit Court of Appeals in Richmond, Virginia, last week, which stayed an order that would have required the Microsoft to begin working to bundle Sun Microsystems' Java technology in Windows XP within 120 days, Microsoft released an updated version of XP Service Pack 1 (SP1), XP1a, which dispenses with Microsoft's dated Java version but is otherwise identical to the original SP1.
Microsoft had first planned to release SP1b, which would include Sun's Java technology within 120 days to comply with a previous court ruling, but because of the stay granted, SP1b plans are on hold for the moment.
If you have already installed Windows XP SP1, there is no reason to install SP1a.
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Microsoft Security
Unchecked Buffer in Windows Redirector Could Allow Privilege Elevations
Microsoft released a patch for Windows XP. A security vulnerability exists in the implementation of the Windows Redirector on Windows XP because an unchecked buffer.
Severity Rating: Important
Affected Software Versions
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Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer
Microsoft has posted a cumulative patch for Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, 6.0 that, when installed, eliminates all previously discussed security vulnerabilities. In addition, it eliminates two newly discovered vulnerabilities involving Internet Explorer's cross-domain security model.
Severity Rating:
| Internet Explorer 5.01 |
Critical |
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| Internet Explorer 5.5 |
Critical |
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| Internet Explorer 6.0 |
Critical |
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Affected Software Versions
- Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, 6.0
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Recent Support BBS Postings
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Web Site Updates
These pages were added/updated in the past week. Information on previously updated/added pages is available on the What's New? page for 1 month.
InfiniSource.com
Added: Are games developers misleading specifications? -- Part 1
Added: Technology and Industry -- Part 3
Windows-Help.NET
Added: Microsoft Launches Free Security Bulletin Notification System For Home Users
Added: Microsoft Security: Cumulative Patch for Internet Explorer
Windows XP
Added: Microsoft Releases Windows XP Service Pack 1a
Updated: Slipstreaming Windows XP Service Pack 1a and Create Bootable CD
Added: Microsoft Security: Unchecked Buffer in Windows Redirector Could Allow Privilege Elevation
Added: How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
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Highlights
Are games developers misleading specifications? -- P1
15 frames per second, or bust?
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Technology and Industry -- Part 3
Nvidia quadro Secrets.
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Microsoft Launches Free Security Bulletin Notification System For Home Users
Microsoft is now offering a convenient way for home and other nontechnical users to stay abreast of the latest security information and patches for Microsoft® products. Delivered via e-mail starting this month, the new Microsoft Security Update newsletter contains timely and prescriptive information on security issues in a clear and concise format.
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How to Set up and Use Automated System Recovery in Windows XP
Windows XP's Automated System Recovery (ASR) is an extension to the conventional backup-and-restore. It provides a framework for saving and recovering the Windows XP operating state, in the event of a catastrophic system or hardware failure.
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Webcast: Corporate Error Reporting Version 2.0
Learn how to deploy, configure, and use the Corporate Error Reporting tool version 2.0. Hear about the changes and improvements to the Corporate Error Reporting tool, and how Corporate Error Reporting is valuable to your organization.
WebCast
Blue laser format gets green light
A next-generation recordable DVD format using blue-violet lasers known as Blu-ray Disc technology will be available for licensing starting February 17. Blu-ray Disc technology allows for 27GB storage capacities on a single-sided 12cm disc. "Standard" DVDs hold 4.7GB of data.
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15 Feb. 2003, Vol 6 No. 4
