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04.12.2007 UPDATE
CNET is reporting Windows DNS Flaw exploit
http://news.com.com/2100-7349_3-6175743.html?part=rss&tag=2547-1_3-0-5&subj=news
I’m not sure if this is the case.
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Here’s the situation.
I suspect that there’s some kind of ARP Poisoning on the server itself.
I’ll update this soon…
CNET News reported that “Windows cursor patch” is causing troubles on some computers. Apparently the update is not compatible with Realtek device drivers. The Windows cursor patch causes Realtek ethernet and audio drivers stop working.
I experienced the same thing on Tueasday (04.03.2007) after applying the Windows cursor patch on numerous computers. The audio devices stopped working and Windows reported a “generic svchost error” consistently. On some computers, the problem can be mitigated by reinstalling the drivers. On some other computers, the problem was a lot more severe.
A few weeks ago my coleague and I encountered a similar “generic svchost error” on numerous computers. The problem seemed to happen after Microsoft rolled out the new “Windows Genuine Advantage” update.
read more:
svchost.exe — application error the instruction at “0x745f2780” reference memory at “0x00000000”. the memory could not be ‘read’
http://swigartconsulting.blogs.com/tech_blender/2006/07/windows_update_.html
to be continued….
Dream Theater has revealed “Sytematic Chaos” cover artwork on their MySpace page. The artwork can also be found at mendolaart.com and photobucket.
In the spirit of Fair Use and actually promoting Dream Theater for free, check below:
clickety click on the thumbnail and…
I saw this @ Roadrunner Records’ Blabbermouth.net
Continue reading “Dream Theater: “Systematic Chaos” Cover Artwork”
Microsoft releases patch for the “animated cursor” security hole.
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms07-apr.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/Bulletin/MS07-017.mspx
From Microsoft TechNet Security Bulletin:
Affected Software:
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Service Pack 4 – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition and Microsoft Windows XP Professional x64 Edition Service Pack 2 – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 1, and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Service Pack 2 – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 for Itanium-based Systems, Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP1 for Itanium-based Systems, and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 with SP2 for Itanium-based Systems – Download the update
- Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition and Microsoft Windows Server 2003 x64 Edition Service Pack 2 – Download the update
- Windows Vista – Download the update
- Windows Vista x64 Edition – Download the update
Related News:
CNET – Cursor hole puts Windows PCs at risk
CNET – Microsoft plugs ‘critical’ Windows cursor hole
Apple sends email updates to those who signed up for iPhone information today.
Talk To You Soon.
Thanks for signing up. You’ll be the first to hear the latest about iPhone— coming this June. That gives you just enough time to think of ways to break the news to your current phone.
I installed Boot Camp 1.2 beta on my 15-inch MacBook Pro Core Duo 2.0GHz. I previously had an 8GB partition with Windows XP Professional installed on it. I started Windows Vista installation since Boot Camp 1.2 beta now supports it. It took about 20 minutes for Windows Vista Ultimate to install on my MacBook Pro; the installation went smoothly. After first log-in, I found out that I only had 6.5MB of free space on the Windows partition. At this point, there’s no way I could install the Macintosh Drivers provided by Boot Camp 1.2 beta.
Ah well, I had to repartition my hard drive. This time I will create a 12GB partition for Windows Vista. This will take a while since I don’t think Boot Camp can cleanly create a 12GB partition on my MacBook Pro hard drive.
I will post more on this.
My MacBook Pro specs:
To be continued!
Boot Camp 1.2 beta
http://www.apple.com/macosx/bootcamp/
I was helping friends (someones who wouldn’t compensate me at all) sharing an HP LaserJet 1020 using Airport Express. For some reason, the printer driver would not install at all. I tried it on their Windows XP computer and both of my Macs (PowerBook G4 and MacBook Pro). So far i have been unable to make the combination to work. I tested the Airport Express with LaserJet 3055, and the combination works.
As of know I’m not sure if it’s possible to share the HP LaserJet 1020 using Airport Express (through Bonjour).