Re: SP2- To install or not to install, that is the question

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From: André Gulliksen (andre.gulliksen_at_start.no)
Date: 01/24/05 

Date: Mon, 24 Jan 2005 17:00:01 +0100

David Candy wrote:
> Software isn't a boat and doesn't age.

No it isn't, but yes it does. A security vulnerability in a piece of
software is not a problem until it is discovered. But when the vulnerability
is discovered the software is suddenly rendered useless, regardless of how
long the vulnerability has existed but not been exploited. Any worm from the
last couple of years should prove this point.

SP2 does not only contain fixes to know security holes, but also takes
countermeasures to reduce the impact of yet unknown threats. My advice would
be to install it, and be prepared to roll back if things breaks.

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