Comments on: Microsoft plugs Windows worm holes

Patches fix 14 security holes in the OS, including serious ones that could be exploited for a malicious worm attack.

WHEW!!!!

That was a close one! I was glad to see that these holes in the
OS were patched cuz they sound pretty darn serious. But then I
thought, how do I know my OS hasn't already been
compromised and my data at risk? I started to sweat bullets,
especially knowing that since there have been years of patches
and fixes to patches and patches to fixes, there will be more to
come. I just know there are still vulnerabilities that will allow
attackers in. But then I realized.......


I have Mac OS X. WHEW!!!!!

Good luck Windozers, this is just another detour on the Billy
Gates ride you are taking. You may actually someday end up in
that wonderful destination of Security and Stability (not to
mention the beautiful landscaping which make the destination
so enjoyable). The exit to that destination is marked as "Switch".
The decision to exit is up to you. Just don't expect Mr. Gates to
slow down to let you off.

[Andrew J Glina]

You must have more time than me

Please refer to the last discussion.

http://news.com.com/5208-1002-0.html?forumID=1&threadID=10237&messageID=74605&start=-1&reply=true

(I just love how you are so brainwashed that you even use the word "Switch".)

[Stating]

Turn Off D*mned Services

Disable all but the two dozen or so core services on your Windows computer. When things don't work then turn them back on one by one. You can use the "dependencies" property on Services to see what is dependent on what. Having a bunch of services turned on, like DTC, just provides more opportunity for infection. Turning off unneeded crud will speed up your computer too.

Why doesn't Microsoft build a simple tool that analyzes your computer environment and tells you what can be turned off? And a one-button solution to temporarily turn on services to do an occasional task, like the Windows Installer service? If you aren't on a corporate network the list of needed services is very short compared to the list of total services available. Out of a total of 91 services on my computer I have 63 turned off.

[SystemsJunky]

Keith j

Maybe you should make a list :)

[John Kuzak]

Windows Installer service

http://www.analogstereo.com/ford_f650_owners_manual.htm

[Earl Benser]

Asking for a miracle....

The various comments about unnecessary put downs of the
'other' OS , whatever it happens to be are truly wasted effort, and
prove nothing, and achieve nothing. All OS's have good and bad
features, and if yours doesn't do what you want, then try the
alternatives.

How an OS got to be an OS is also irrelevant. No OS was written
clean from the bottom up; all OS developers capitalized on
existing accomplishments. After all, there is NO sense in
reinventing the wheel. But the techniques used to create an OS
don't make any difference, and the developer's intelligence and
skill aren't defined by the percentage of 'original' code in the OS.

But, while all the 'my OS can beat up your OS' comments are
beyond stupid, we will always have the insecure twits who have
to pour out their banal drivel.

The rest of us can just go ahead and use the OS we have, to do
the jobs we want done, the way we want them done. But, unless
you have significant experience in running a variety of OS's,
don't try to tell anyone who's OS is best. And unless what you
have to offer is relevant to the point being discussed within
CNET, just don't bother dumping your comments in the Talkback
forums.

I'll try to follow my own rules to set the pace....

Please Correct...

If you could refrain from mistaking the term "Hacker" for "Cracker" many who read your posts would be especially thankfull. Although it may seem like a minor technicality, it is very important that you do not mix up the two.

Thank you very much, and I look forward to reading more articles!

[Andrew J Glina]

I agree

But I have given up trying to defend the images of hackers. Most do not understand the difference.

[John Kuzak]

minor technicality

http://www.analogstereo.com/fiat_stilo_owners_manual.htm