Strange MS Update site

[Rainwalker]

Went to get MS updates and they came from cds259.dal.llnw.net
What the heck is that all about ???

[ronjor]

Go here only. http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

How did you happen on the link you mention?

[Rainwalker]

-{ Quote: "Go here only. http://www.update.microsoft.com/microsoftupdate/v6/default.aspx?ln=en-us

How did you happen on the link you mention?" }-
I simply went to control panel/windows update. Do you have information about that site Ron ? I update with Fx. Is there another why for me to update with Fx ?

[ronjor]

-{ Quote: "Fx" }-Firefox? -{ Quote: "information about that site
" }-Not at this time. It's not WU as far as I know.

I think you will be safe enough using IE to go to the Windows Update link.

[Bubba]

-{ Quote: "Tracing route to cds259.dal.llnw.net [68.142.122.104]

whois for 68.142.122.104
OrgName: Limelight Networks, Inc.
OrgID: LLNW" }-There's rumor and/or a remote chance that Microsoft will buy Limelight (LLNW) (http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/01/microsoft-msft-buying-limelight-llnw-update-new-details.html) and since it appears they accomplish what the Akamai servers do as far as helping with update hosting, that may account for that particular URL you are asking about :-\

Limelight Networks Gets A Downgrade (LLNW) (http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/02/limelight-networks-gets-a-downgrade-llnw.html)

-{ Quote: "In a note, Egbert says Limelight could be hit harder by content delivery network (CDN) industry pricing wars than bigger rival Akamai Technologies (AKAM)." }-Bubba

[Rainwalker]

-{ Quote: "There's rumor and/or a remote chance that Microsoft will buy Limelight (LLNW) (http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/01/microsoft-msft-buying-limelight-llnw-update-new-details.html) and since it appears they accomplish what the Akamai servers do as far as helping with update hosting, that may account for that particular URL you are asking about :-\

Limelight Networks Gets A Downgrade (LLNW) (http://www.alleyinsider.com/2008/02/limelight-networks-gets-a-downgrade-llnw.html)

Bubba" }-

@Ron...thanks and yes, Firefox
@Bubba...thanks Bubba...yes, it was 68.142.122.104 so i guess it's ok.....i guess :-\

[Bubba]

-{ Quote: "so i guess it's ok.....i guess :-\" }-Going by the above linked content and other Google search content relating to Microsoft and Limelight, it's reasonably plausible that what you experienced can be easily answered by that info. Other than that I have no clue and time will tell I reckon.

Bubba

[Rainwalker]

-{ Quote: "Going by the above linked content and other Google search content relating to Microsoft and Limelight, it's reasonably plausible that what you experienced can be easily answered by that info. Other than that I have no clue and time will tell I reckon.

Bubba" }-
Hmmm, i see what you mean..................anyone else seeing MS updates coming from that host ?

[bktII]

@Rainwalker

"anyone else seeing MS updates coming from that host ?

I attempted updates last night to a new Windows Vista install and also was directed to Limelight. I wondered about the site as well.

Thanks all for the info.

[wilder_catattack]

-{ Quote: "Went to get MS updates and they came from cds259.dal.llnw.net
What the heck is that all about ???" }-

I like stuff to look familiar so I went bonkers and found this

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Microsoft Watch - Operating Systems - Longhorn to Steal Limelight at WinHEC
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Microsoft Picks Limelight Networks | Web Host Industry News
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Limelight shares surge after Microsoft deal - International Business Times -
Limelight shares surge after Microsoft deal. By Ritsuko Ando. Font Scale: ... limelight microsoft shares. Limelight will provide more media streaming and ...
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Limelight Networks
Develops content delivery acceleration products to enterprises, Internet content providers, and service providers for streaming, rich media, and HTML.
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Akamai falls on Limelight/Microsoft deal - Boston.com
overreacted to news that competitor Limelight Networks Inc. ... services contract with Microsoft, sending Limelight shares up about 10 percent. ...
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Limelight Takeover Update: No Microsoft, Yes Level 3 - Silicon Alley ...
... the Limelight (LLNW) front since we heard last month that Microsoft (MSFT) ... See Also: Microsoft Buying Limelight Rumor Update ...
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RealMoney.com: new ipo in the limelight
New IPO in the Limelight, This potentially hot deal comes with its fair share of risk. Read this article and other financial news and analysis at TheStreet.com.
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Tech Trader Daily - Barron's Online : LimeLight's Microsoft Deal Was ...
How much is the name Microsoft (MSFT) really worth to LimeLight Networks? ... huge boosts in traffic revenue for LimeLight from, say, Microsoft's Xbox network. ...
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