Linked by Thom Holwerda on Mon 2nd Apr 2007 21:05 UTC, submitted by Dale Smoker
Microsoft has decided to rush out a fix for a flaw in Windows, saying that the problem has become too serious to ignore. The flaw, which will be patched on Tuesday, was originally disclosed to Microsoft in December, but it was not publicly reported until last week. The bug lies in the way Windows processes .ani Animated Cursor files, which are used to create cartoon-like cursors in Windows.
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That's not the point, CrazyDude (and yes, I have been critical of Linux *and* I've said nice things about Windows before).
The article is *not* about Linux/*nix. It's about a flaw in Windows. The fact that the OP tried to deflect criticism of Windows by changing the subject is what *you* should be concerned about. That's a logical fallacy, as you can find out for yourself.
At least be man enough to admit that Windows does have security flaws, and that this one is, by and large, quite embarassing. I mean, come on: an *animated cursor* being able to compromise the system?
Edited 2007-04-03 01:20