Microsoft distributes free CDs in Japan to patch Windows

Mon Aug 25 13:35:43 UTC 2003

Sean Donelan wrote:

> As some of you know, the standard Microsoft OS distribution sold
> in stores on CD is a year or so old, and doesn't include any recent
> patches.  You needed to download recent patches from Microsoft's
> web site.  Unfortunately, with the latest round of worms, Windows
> doesn't survive on the net long enough to downdload patches.
> 

Which is why Microsoft should issue a software equivelant of a recall. 
Systems shouldn't be sold vulnerable without at least a patch CD.

-Jack