New Microsoft security flaws...

"free patch available"

[Robert Charlton]

Just heard this on the radio. Don't see it elsewhere here...

Wired article, Microsoft Blows It Again [wired.com]

Microsoft acknowledged a critical vulnerability in nearly all versions of its flagship Windows operating system software. The disclosure was unusually embarrassing for Microsoft because it demonstrated a serious flaw in the company's powerful new computer server software, billed as its safest ever.

In the same story...

Cisco has flaws, too:
Cisco Systems said it has warned customers of a software flaw that could allow attackers to stop the flow of data through its routers.

And, in a not unrelated story (;)) on ComputerWorld...

Homeland Security Department to buy Microsoft software [computerworld.com]

PS - Turn on your pop-up blockers before clicking the Wired link....

[miles]

MS has more holes than swiss cheese.

I think if the gov. is going to use a computer for anything they sould do two things. One make it themselves and two not broadcast anything like holes, hacks or anything that a dirt bag might take advantage of.

[jeremy goodrich]

As long as they patch their computer systems in a timely manner, I don't think it's a problem if the government decides to buy MS products.

The hotly debated TCO of one platform versus another of course could point either way (depending on which camp you are in) so it's not like the government made a bad decision. However, if they *don't* patch their systems in a routine, timely fashion, then they bought the wrong platform, as far as I know, Linux requires less frequent patching. ;) Plus it's easier to automate the updates.