I figured it would get a discussion going seeing how nearly everyone complains that garbage threads are being created. If it doesn't get any more reply's then this thread will slowly move down and will probably be forgotten about.
It is something to discuss, and I want to talk about it.

In the memo to employees, seen by CNET News.com, IBM's internal technology department stated that Windows XP SP2 will "change the behavior of Internet Explorer and cause some application incompatibilities." The memo also noted that some "high-profile, business-critical applications are also known to conflict with SP2."
So it looks like they are going to test it more to make sure it works for thier customers.

While some businesses, such as IBM, are deciding to test the update throroughly before installing it, consumers buying new PCs are likely to get SP2 soon. Microsoft said it is working with computer manufacturers to get them to start using SP2 as soon as possible.
IBM customizing the SP2 source code to their own network needs rather than taking the stock patch.
Now where did you get this information from? I did not know Microsoft gave source code to competitors.

There are critics to SP2, and even though you might toot it "is gold and final" this is not the end all solutions to the operating system's flaws and problems. Not just from MS itself, but from other third party apps.

http://searchsecurity.techtarget.com...998904,00.html

Microsoft's workaround to address security holes in Internet Explorer may successfully block future attacks. But it fails to fix the browser's core problem and may actually interfere with programs that have worked fine to date, some information security experts said yesterday. They added that the company must respond to flaws more quickly than it has in the past.

A spokesperson for the software giant said critics must keep in mind that the configuration change announced Friday for Windows XP, Windows Server 2003 and Windows 2000 is not a permanent fix. Rather, it's a temporary measure to stave off attacks until Microsoft releases more comprehensive security updates in the next few weeks.
So while it is ready to work for some, it is not ready for everybody.

Oh, by the way, there is no need to explain yourself to AntiOnline administrator/Moderator wannabes that plague the boards. IMO, you are following the rules and want to discuss stuff. Nothing wrong there. It seems there is a new bitch session about how people post and go about things every week and have to walk on eggshells. Go ahead, post what you feel is important, and ignore little **** from bitches like pooh sun tzu.

Oh and for the record... pooh sun tzu goes on IRC and bitches to me what I said and promptly ignores me. That is fine.

Here are some points for you to ponder.

1. I do read articles, Slashdot and other places about things such as this. Sure, Microsoft has a shared source initiative and does give out source to others. However, nowhere in the articlde does it say anything about MS sharing or giving source to anybody. Sure, IBM can customize it when it gets MS's permission, and can further test it for compatiability for thier software.

2. That is fine you assume I do not know anything and I do not read anything. No, I do not know everything, and that is why I asked you for more sources as to where you got the information on where IBM got the source to modify it for its needs. Instead of saying where, you go on IRC and be a little bitch. Fine, I'll look some more

3. I did not misquote you. I went with what you said.

4. It is also OK to say I am a newbie here on antionline. Ask other members how long I have been here. However, how long you have been on a site is immaterial on what you know and other things. You can be doing something for years and not know ****.

Okay, for your peace of mind, I will say what you want to hear... ready?

<sarcasm>You are right. I am wrong.</sarcasm>

Hey, this looks like this is worth discussing