Re: Monthly Schedule

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From: MowGreen [MVP] (mowgreen_at_nownadzen.com)
Date: 03/29/04


Date: Mon, 29 Mar 2004 09:53:57 -0800

The updates are released when needed, *usually*, once a month. If
there's no need, there are no updates. If it's a critical vulnerability
it will be released ASAP.

http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/press/2003/oct03/10-09securityinvestmentspr.asp

" Improving the Patch Experience

Ballmer outlined significant improvements that will help reduce the
complexity of patch management, including new processes for patch
distribution. He announced that Microsoft will move to monthly patch
releases, which will reduce the burden on IT administrators by adding a
level of increased predictability and manageability. "

Microsoft Security Notification Service
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/notify.mspx

" This is a free e-mail notification service that Microsoft uses to send
information to customers about the security of Microsoft products "

MowGreen [MVP]
*-343-* Never Forgotten

anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com wrote:

> Since announcing Windows Updates would be released once a
> month, Microsoft has completely missed 2 of 3 months.
> When are we going to go back to releasing updates more
> frequently?



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