2006.09.08 Daily Security Reading
by Rodney Campbell on Sep.08, 2006, under Security
DRM Hole Sets Patch Speed Record For Microsoft
If you really want to see Microsoft scramble to patch a hole in its software, don't look to vulnerabilities that impact countless Internet Explorer users or give intruders control of thousands of Windows machines. Just crack Redmond's DRM.
Microsoft Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor (Beta) 1 Release Build 1.0.0.54
Windows Vista Upgrade Advisor is a small application that you can run on your current Windows XP-based computer to find out if it's ready for an upgrade to Windows Vista. When you run the Upgrade Advisor, it will scan your computer and generate an easy-to-understand report of any known system and device compatibility issues, along with recommendations on how you can get your PC ready for Windows Vista.