Monthly Archives: October 2008

Exploit Code Published Affecting the Server Service

Posted on October 28, 2008 by jmiles

More reason to expedite applying the new patch… Microsoft Security Advisory (958963): Exploit Code Published Affecting the Server Service Microsoft is aware that detailed exploit code demonstrating code execution has been published on the Internet for the vulnerability that is addressed … Continue reading →

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Microsoft Unveils Windows Azure Cloud OS

Posted on October 27, 2008 by jmiles

Microsoft Unveils Windows Azure Cloud OSMicrosoft on Monday unveiled Azure, a software and services platform that’s a key part of a strategy that sees the company lessening its emphasis on desktop software and shifting more resources to Web-based offerings that … Continue reading →

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NEW MS Security Bulletin!

Posted on October 23, 2008 by jmiles

Microsoft Security Bulletin MS08-067 – Critical: Vulnerability in Server Service Could Allow Remote Code Execution (958644) This security update resolves a privately reported vulnerability in the Server service. The vulnerability could allow remote code execution if an affected system received … Continue reading →

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Free Wi-Fi: Should Retailers Offer It to Customers?

Posted on October 8, 2008 by jmiles

Free Wi-Fi: Should Retailers Offer It to Customers? Wi-Fi hotspot service inside fast-food restaurants, coffee shops, book stores—and any other establishment with tables and chairs—has become a standard fare these days. But what isn’t so standard is whether customers should … Continue reading →

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Microsoft To Unleash Windows Cloud

Posted on October 7, 2008 by jmiles

Microsoft To Unleash Windows Cloud At the end of this month, at its Professional Developers Conference, Microsoft intends to unveil something that CEO Steve Ballmer yesterday referred to as “Windows Cloud.” Ballmer explained that “Just like Windows Server looked a … Continue reading →

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