Microsoft warns against Windows XP security update hack

Britton30 said:

Hmm, I wonder if these smart hackers will apply it to Linux to get Windows Updates too?

What?

Britton30 said:

Hmm, I wonder if these smart hackers will apply it to Linux to get Windows Updates too?

Talking about keep employes trained. Try running a auto dealership.
Auto's change constantly and mechanics need training constantly. It's a never ending battle.
Who would of ever thought that a auto mechanic had to train and learn about a car that has 20 computers (yes 20) networked.
A car that has radar and will park itself with you doing thing but sitting behind the steering wheel. Somebody has to be trained to repair such systems. Their are call auto mechanics or technicians.
Keep your employes trained is part of doing business.
The equipment need to do today's business should of been factored in years ago.

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Microsoft has warned against using a hack that allows Windows XP to continue to receive important security updates after Microsoft withdrew support in April.

The hack tricks Microsoft’s update servers into applying security patches to Microsoft’s 13-year-old Windows XP. A small change within Windows XP makes it appear as other versions of Windows that are still supported until 2019.

Microsoft warned that Windows XP customers may face problems if they install the updates. “The security updates that could be installed are intended for Windows Embedded and Windows Server 2003 customers and do not fully protect Windows XP customers,” Microsoft said in a statement released to ZDnet. “Windows XP customers also run a significant risk of functionality issues with their machines if they install these updates, as they are not tested against Windows XP.”

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This does not totally surprise me either. Especially with all the risks of getting infected by malware, etc. these days. While there are still those xp diehards out there that for whatever reason still want to be able to use xp(why they would is beyond me); its just not worth the security risk etc. imo.

Layback Bear said:

Lets have a moment of silence for XP. It has earned it.

A great system for many years.
RIP XP.

Microsoft closes the taps for Windows XP support

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msgerbs said:

And why is training users more costly than paying developers to update 15-year-old software?

I suggest that it is because developers know what they are doing (or they should) whereas users know nothing.

30 years ago I was told that it cost the organisation I worked for $100/hr to employ me (I got ~$10/hr).

LMiller7 said:

And why is training users more costly than paying developers to update 15-year-old software?

Because there are a lot more users that use software then developers that develop it.

Don't forget that for each newer version of any given software a certain amount of retraining to get familiar with changes may be necessary and why companies often hold off for lengthy periods of time before taking the upgrade path.

Continually upgrading dos or 9x at this late date would be pointless as well as for the 13yr. old XP since newer pc users would be expecting newer "bells and whistles" for the obviously reasons was well as long timers going with the latest. Then of course software companies make the bulk of their revenues by selling the updated wares to existing customers as well as wanting to bring new ones in.