Comments on: Windows XP service pack gets face-lift

Microsoft releases a close-to-final version of Service Pack 2, which includes several significant changes from the test version released last year.

Good Start

Looks like Microsoft is taking some good baby steps to help make security administration easier for the non-technical user.

[John Kuzak]

taking some good baby steps

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

Is it really organization?

It would be nice to see what the Windows Security Center is all about. From what I read, it appears to be another way of organizing settings. Just that.

Personally, I think there are two paths that should be followed. First, continue improving the quality of Windows' code. I guess some fundamental progress could be made, especially on the "buffer overflow" front. Apparently, it is all about programmming culture to secure buffers. Secondly, Microsoft should think into securing Windows with an incorporated firewall. Don't get me wrong. I'm not saying it has to bundle software again and be sued once more for including software that takes competition out. It's a simple thing to do: close ports, unless they should be explicitly open.