Re: [CGUYS] Too many patches

2010-03-08 Thread Tony B
I don't disagree. But most software patches really aren't *absolutely* needed by everyone, so while trying to sell their new product this guy isn't really saying anything new. e.g. I noticed notepad++ updating earlier today. I'm not sure exactly what it updated, as it required virtually no interven

Re: [CGUYS] Too many patches

2010-03-08 Thread tjpa
On Mar 8, 2010, at 5:40 PM, phartz...@gmail.com wrote: 75 Microsoft, third-party patch events each year are a burden most users can't bear, says Secunia Especially when they can never be sure that the proffered update is from a legitimate source or, even when it is, that it won't cause a co

[CGUYS] Too many patches

2010-03-08 Thread phartz...@gmail.com
Typical Windows user patches every 5 days 75 Microsoft, third-party patch events each year are a burden most users can't bear, says Secunia "The typical home user running Windows faces the "unreasonable" task of patching software an average of every five days, a security and vulnerability rese