Sorry I'm a bit late in getting to this article, but thanks for that Si.

That sounds like MS making a full-on attempt at fighting back against the lack of security allegations of Windows of late. SP2 sounds like the bizz - will get hold ASAP. The firewall and pop-up stoppers sound good, ie a clean install of a slip-streamed version of XP means less hassle before you first put a new, "clean" PC on the Net or network.

Cool

from neowin.net on tuesday ;)

Thanks for the clarification, Phoenix - thought it was a bit un-M$-like to take such a generous stance.

All the same - sounds like SP2 will plug a few gaps for now at least .... :roll:

SP2 does indeed have some neat features
be warned if you run custom web abbs and such, as it changes some IE zone permissions and can bugger them up

Thanks again for the info, Phoenix - you should write a piece on it for the Knowledge Base !?

id like to but i only remember a few choice tidbits from the briefing i attended at Infosec, so not sure how i could turn it into an article :/
wish they still gave out the slides like they used to
heh

I'm not! But then I refuse to install Windows for Tellytubbies (WFTT), sorry XP on BIG_HAMISH

For me WFTT is an OS too far. As a systems admin I want control over the desktop . It is my decision what goes there and what does not I want to be in control not the OS.

Your not what ?