We’ve heard an awful lot about how Windows 7 is way more secure than Windows XP and it’s earlier brethren. Actually we heard that about Windows Vista too. Only very few people bothered to upgrade. The operative word here being “bothered”. But that’s another post. The fact is that Windows 7 is much better in [...]
Posts Tagged ‘Windows XP’
Upgrading for better security?
Posted: August 22, 2009 in general, professional, securityTags: Microsoft, upgrade, Windows 7, windows security, Windows XP
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Strange week for Microsoft
Posted: April 14, 2009 in general, professional, securityTags: end of support, Microsoft, Security Intelligence Report, Uniloc, Windows XP
Last week was a strange week for Microsoft. In the news anyway. First we have this story in eWeek’s Microsoft Watch. Today, April 8, a jury found that Microsoft infringed on Uniloc patents for product activation. Microsoft uses the technology to protect its software from theft. Who’s stealing from whom? So Microsoft (allegedly) stole their [...]
Energizer Bunny OS
Posted: October 7, 2008 in general, professional, securityTags: Energizer Bunny award, Microsoft, Mojave, Vista, Windows 7, Windows XP
The coveted Security for All “Energizer Bunny” award goes to Microsoft Windows XP for it’s ability to just keep going and going… Yep, the rumors of XP’s impending demise, ostensibly to be replaced by the exciting new Windows Mojave er… Vista are still somewhat premature. Undoubtedly to Microsoft’s chagrin. Check out this announcement as reported [...]
