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Archive for July 18th, 2005

18 Jul

Remote Desktop Protocol flaw can lead to DOS and crashed servers

Computerworld News notes Microsoft warns of remote access protocol flaw. “Microsoft is warning users that a flaw in the software used to remotely access computers running the Windows OS could leave them vulnerable to a denial-of-service attack.”
This is the RDP flaw I blogged last week. Affected machine include Win2K as well. It appears that scanning [...]

18 Jul

Whither .NET - additional ramblings

Andy Kramek posts a follow-up to his well-received essay: “Well, my little article on “Whither .NET” certainly prompted a variety of responses! I suppose it was to be expected that most of my regular readers are fellow FoxPro travelers and are probably pre-disposed to agree with my point of view. However what I found revealing [...]

18 Jul

USA Patriot Act renewal controversy

Compare and contrast:
Amendment IV: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or [...]

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