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spy1
February 12th, 2003, 10:22 AM
"Microsoft Corp. is now offering a convenient way for home and other nontechnical users to stay abreast of the latest security information and patches for Microsoft(R) products. Delivered via e-mail starting this month, the new Microsoft Security Update newsletter contains timely and prescriptive information on security issues in a clear and concise format. This is part of the ongoing Microsoft commitment to help all users protect their computers."

M$'s press release: http://www.microsoft.com/security/security_bulletins/decision.asp Pete
Detox
February 12th, 2003, 10:27 AM
"Microsoft values your privacy. Please refer to the Microsoft Privacy Statement for information about our data collection and use practices."


Well, in that case sign me up! I'm sure there will be no advertising...
spy1
February 12th, 2003, 01:49 PM
lol! I'll let you know (I signed up - my mailbox is rusting from dis-use!). Pete
Detox
February 12th, 2003, 11:54 PM
Actually; that would be kinda interesting to know.
jvmorris
February 14th, 2003, 12:54 PM
Umm, is this something new? I've been getting MS Security Bulletins automatically for longer than I can remember.
spy1
February 15th, 2003, 08:45 AM
Joseph - Hi!

Well, the link above is dated Jan. 31 of this year, so it's probably either something new or a "new, improved" model of what you may already be getting.

I can't really tell you - since I haven't gotten anything from them yet (spam or otherwise).

They may be having problems finding a "politically correct" way to present the stuff, seeing as how it's all their screw-ups that have generated the service to start with. Pete
LowWaterMark
February 15th, 2003, 05:31 PM
-{ Quote: " quoting: spy1 link=board=18;threadid=7209;start=0#48356 date=1045316726]They may be having problems finding a "politically correct" way to present the stuff, seeing as how it's all their screw-ups that have generated the service to start with. Pete" }-

LOL, talk about a full-time job - "Microsoft Spin-Control Manager" ;)
Checkout
February 15th, 2003, 05:57 PM
-{ Quote: " quoting: Detox link=board=18;threadid=7209;start=0#47952 date=1045063625]"Microsoft values your privacy."" }-

Approximately $600 dollars per head, I believe. ::)