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bannet · 02-26-2004, 04:53 PM

I dont need it but for what xp cost me I will take what I can get from microsoft.

http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/cd/order.asp

Lock~Down · 02-26-2004, 05:00 PM

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CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003

Quoted this to let people know that its only up to October. So all of the serious patches that came out recently won't be on it.

bannet · 02-26-2004, 05:59 PM

Thanks I didnt see that.

Destrox · 02-26-2004, 06:11 PM

Ordered mine about a week ago, FREE is good.

Lock~Down · 02-26-2004, 06:48 PM

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Originally posted by bannet
Thanks I didnt see that.

No problem. When I ordered it a while back for work I didn't notice it either.

Latch · 03-10-2004, 02:03 AM

Thought I'd update this to say my Free Microsoft Security Updates CD came in the mail today. Too bad I run Linux.... I think I might do the ultimate nerdy thing and throw some Linux CD in the case. After all, it does say "Make your computer more secure!" on the front. Lame joke.. but I'm easily entertained

Also, another thing to note... The packaging is dated February 2004. Maybe they updated the contents of the CD.

the_marq · 03-10-2004, 07:39 AM

Can't you just download the same shit from "Windows Update?"

Fallon · 03-10-2004, 10:37 AM

Ya you can the_marq, but if you are going to be just throwing in a "virgin" copy of XP online to dl allllllll of the patches, you'll be there for quite awhile and you'll get bombarded. This is a good idea I personally think for any large company that does fresh installs and the like. Personally, I'm gonna order one...

the_marq · 03-10-2004, 01:17 PM

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Originally posted by Fallon
Ya you can the_marq, but if you are going to be just throwing in a "virgin" copy of XP online to dl allllllll of the patches, you'll be there for quite awhile and you'll get bombarded.

I see your point, the last time I did a virgin install of XP (last Oct) I was nailed by Nimda before I could install the req'd patches. Nevertheless, unless they send you a new cd every 3 to 6 months it's gonna be out of date, therefore you're still gonna have to dwld the windows patches and burn them to a CD.

tie game. imho

Fallon · 03-10-2004, 04:09 PM

Ya, it still sucks, but it's a bit better then not having anything.

santafe5000 · 03-13-2004, 06:49 PM

Just ordered mine. If it's free, why not. If you have to do a reinstall, it will save some time with the updates.
Thanks for the link.

Lock~Down · 03-22-2004, 11:55 PM

Sorry for the massive bump, but Microsoft updated the update cd for Feb 2004.

Latch · 03-23-2004, 02:59 AM

Since it was bumped...

I'll let you know that I was sent a second Microsoft Security Update CD.. seemingly the same as the first one they sent me (both Feb 2004).

Not sure why.. hopefully they don't start acting like AOL CDs and arriving once a week

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RelaX · 03-23-2004, 11:13 AM

Thanks for the link, it's even available over here... I am goanna attend a couple of my friends to it, if nothing else it will cost M$... that's a good thing

Destrox · 04-05-2004, 06:28 AM

Just bringing this sucker back from the dead to say it is real, and heres the proof.

Just got mine today. Not bad for free

bannet · 04-05-2004, 03:49 PM

Still waiting for mine just got conformation from microsoft

Silvy · 04-05-2004, 04:11 PM

Nah, they probably know enough about me already. I'm not giving them my address too...

Besides:
Those cd's will at most cost them about $1. If ten million people ordered them, it will cost them a whopping $ 10.000.000 This might buy you and me and friends a house or two, but for Microsoft it's just change.
FYI: Microsoft's revenue for last fiscal quarter was over $10 BILLION.
That means that in a year they would go through 4.000 times the amount that those cd's cost.
I'm not holding my breath for their bankruptcy.

Edit, forgot the link where I got my financial info:
http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0122consucorpo.html

02-26-2004, 04:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
bannet Tilted Location: Canada	Free Security Update CD I dont need it but for what xp cost me I will take what I can get from microsoft. http://www.microsoft.com/security/protect/cd/order.asp

02-26-2004, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
Destrox Metal and Rock 4 Life Location: Phoenix	Ordered mine about a week ago, FREE is good. __________________ You bore me.... next.

03-10-2004, 07:39 AM	#7 (permalink)
the_marq All hail the Mountain King Location: Black Mesa	Can't you just download the same shit from "Windows Update?" __________________ The Truth: Johnny Cash could have kicked Bruce Lee's ass if he wanted to. #3 in a series

03-13-2004, 06:49 PM	#11 (permalink)
santafe5000 EVIL! Location: Southwest of nowhere	Just ordered mine. If it's free, why not. If you have to do a reinstall, it will save some time with the updates. Thanks for the link. __________________ When all else fails, QUIT.

03-23-2004, 11:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
RelaX Follower of Ner'Zhul Location: Netherlands	Thanks for the link, it's even available over here... I am goanna attend a couple of my friends to it, if nothing else it will cost M$... that's a good thing __________________ The most likely way for the world to be destroyed, most experts agree, is by accident. That's where we come in; we're computer professionals. We cause accidents. - Nathaniel Borenstein

02-26-2004, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
bannet Tilted Location: Canada	Thanks I didnt see that.

03-10-2004, 02:03 AM	#6 (permalink)
Latch In Your Dreams Location: City of Lights	Thought I'd update this to say my Free Microsoft Security Updates CD came in the mail today. Too bad I run Linux.... I think I might do the ultimate nerdy thing and throw some Linux CD in the case. After all, it does say "Make your computer more secure!" on the front. Lame joke.. but I'm easily entertained Also, another thing to note... The packaging is dated February 2004. Maybe they updated the contents of the CD.

03-10-2004, 10:37 AM	#8 (permalink)
Fallon Junkie Location: RI	Ya you can the_marq, but if you are going to be just throwing in a "virgin" copy of XP online to dl allllllll of the patches, you'll be there for quite awhile and you'll get bombarded. This is a good idea I personally think for any large company that does fresh installs and the like. Personally, I'm gonna order one...

03-10-2004, 04:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Fallon Junkie Location: RI	Ya, it still sucks, but it's a bit better then not having anything.

03-22-2004, 11:55 PM	#12 (permalink)
Lock~Down Upright Location: Brookfield, WI	Sorry for the massive bump, but Microsoft updated the update cd for Feb 2004.

03-23-2004, 02:59 AM	#13 (permalink)
Latch In Your Dreams Location: City of Lights	Since it was bumped... I'll let you know that I was sent a second Microsoft Security Update CD.. seemingly the same as the first one they sent me (both Feb 2004). Not sure why.. hopefully they don't start acting like AOL CDs and arriving once a week .

04-05-2004, 06:28 AM	#15 (permalink)
Destrox Metal and Rock 4 Life Location: Phoenix	Just bringing this sucker back from the dead to say it is real, and heres the proof. Just got mine today. Not bad for free __________________ You bore me.... next.

04-05-2004, 03:49 PM	#16 (permalink)
bannet Tilted Location: Canada	Still waiting for mine just got conformation from microsoft

04-05-2004, 04:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
Silvy paranoid Location: The Netherlands	Nah, they probably know enough about me already. I'm not giving them my address too... Besides: Those cd's will at most cost them about $1. If ten million people ordered them, it will cost them a whopping $ 10.000.000 This might buy you and me and friends a house or two, but for Microsoft it's just change. FYI: Microsoft's revenue for last fiscal quarter was over $10 BILLION. That means that in a year they would go through 4.000 times the amount that those cd's cost. I'm not holding my breath for their bankruptcy. Edit, forgot the link where I got my financial info: http://www.nwfusion.com/news/2004/0122consucorpo.html __________________ "Do not kill. Do not rape. Do not steal. These are principles which every man of every faith can embrace. " - Murphy MacManus (Boondock Saints)