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  • Apple releases patches for Jaguar, Panther

    Apple released updates for the Panther and Jaguar versions of Mac OS X that fix security issues in the operating systems' printing, mail and encryption capabilities, as well as a critical vulnerability in the handling of Web addresses.

  • Apple says OS X fix coming

    Apple Computer said Friday that it plans to issue an update to older versions of Mac OS X to fix security flaws that were patched as part of the new Panther OS.

  • Darwin flaws survive in Apple's Mac OS X

    A source-code audit of the open-source operating system from which Apple Computer borrowed much of the code for Mac OS X revealed four vulnerabilities of varying severity in Apple's software, a security firm said Monday.

  • Flaws found in Windows-based media players

    Microsoft Windows users need to watch out for several flaws in non-Microsoft media players, security experts said.

  • Linux groups patch image flaw

    Several flaws in common Linux code used to process graphics in the GNOME desktop environment could allow an attacker to compromise a computer that displays a malicious image file, a security group warned this week.

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  • UPDATE: New worm poised to unleash hell on MS

    A worm that takes advantage of what some security experts describe as the most widespread Windows flaw ever has started spreading, while new analysis has uncovered a time bomb in the worm's code poised to unleash a furious denial of service attack at Microsoft itself.

  • Cracking Windows passwords in seconds

    If your passwords consist of letters and numbers, beware.

  • Windows Server 2003 gets first patch

    Less than two months after launching its Windows Server 2003 operating system, Microsoft has released a security patch to fix a vulnerability that could let malicious sites run damaging code on the server.

  • Australian businesses assess Linux

    Australian enterprises are dipping their toes in the Linux pool, with a number assessing and trialing Linux in their organisations. What is it these businesses are looking at?

  • Linux TCO edge: Lower labour costs

    The question of whether Linux's total cost of ownership (TCO) is lower than that of Windows or other operating systems continues to inspire fierce debates amongst IT professionals.

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  • Windows Server 2003 gets first patch

    Less than two months after launching its Windows Server 2003 operating system, Microsoft has released a security patch to fix a vulnerability that could let malicious sites run damaging code on the server.

  • Windows Vista Home Premium

    Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Home Basic

    Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate

    Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Business

    Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

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