Scared of Microsoft Update.

[Yossarian451]

I run a legitimate copy of windows 98, but I am scared of running their critical updates because they are either a trojan of sorts for microsoft, or they just seem to really mess up the system. I just got a critical update for windows media plauer and I just thought, it is porbably not safe to install. This makes me wonder the sad state of affairs. Afraid to download possible fixes is a bad thing.

 

[pulse8]

This makes me wonder the sad state of affairs.

Actually, it makes me wonder how much pot you smoke.

 

[amnesiac]

Originally posted by: Yossarian451
I run a legitimate copy of windows 98

Sure. If you say so.

If it was legitimate you wouldn't be worrying about spyware. What makes you think it's not already on your system? OH MY GOD, QUICK! ERASE EVERYTHING! THEY'VE BEEN WATCHING YOU!!

 

[XZeroII]

Originally posted by: amnesiac 2.0

Originally posted by: Yossarian451
I run a legitimate copy of windows 98

Sure. If you say so.

If it was legitimate you wouldn't be worrying about spyware. What makes you think it's not already on your system? OH MY GOD, QUICK! ERASE EVERYTHING! THEY'VE BEEN WATCHING YOU!!

True true. I have some spyware running on his computer right now. Cut down on the p0rn, man.

 

[Flaredair]

bsobel, I don't think it called for saying he's an idiot.

 

[RGN]

Have you tried windows update 5 times?

 

[Yossarian451]

Hmm, actually the first update for Win 98 se cause massive memory leaks on almost everyone's computer who I have talked to. ANd recently they used a Windows Media PLayer to send information back and forth. SO no not pot, pron, or piracy.

 

[olds]

Originally posted by: BigDaddyPig
bsobel, I don't think it called for saying he's an idiot.

bsobel didn't post in here. Or was his post deleted?

 

[brxndxn]

Anyone that doesn't worry or care about whether Microsoft or any other software maker is silently divulging, recording, or reporting users with their software 'updates' is an idiot.

Seriously.. how the hell can you not be paranoid when pretty much the only widely-used OS requires you to call for permission every time you install? --and commands $100+ every year or two in upgrade fees? --and why doesn't it piss you off that you're losing control of your own damn computer because of Microsoft?!

Also, this is for the 'idiots' described in the top line: YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS, EMAILS, WEBSITES, AND CONTACTS ARE ALL STORED WHETHER YOU DELETE THEM OR NOT. It is not paranoia; it is a fact. Who's to say that MS doesn't decide it wants these files so it makes a 'critical update' that automatically uploads them.

go to www.fuckmicrosoft.com if you want to read about it

 

[aswedc]

Also, this is for the 'idiots' described in the top line: YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS, EMAILS, WEBSITES, AND CONTACTS ARE ALL STORED WHETHER YOU DELETE THEM OR NOT. It is not paranoia; it is a fact. Who's to say that MS doesn't decide it wants these files so it makes a 'critical update' that automatically uploads them

Uhhh ok if thats true tell us where?

 

[TNTrulez]

Just update to XP

 

[bmacd]

Originally posted by: TNTrulez
Just update to XP

that doesn't fix the information leaking to microsoft via Media Player....

-=bmacd=-

 

[Kenazo]

if you're so paranoid, have an old pentium 166 or something, run win98 on it, and use that for all your 'important' stuff (accounting, etc). and don't connect to the internet w/ it.

 

[RGN]

Originally posted by: brxndxn
Anyone that doesn't worry or care about whether Microsoft or any other software maker is silently divulging, recording, or reporting users with their software 'updates' is an idiot.

Seriously.. how the hell can you not be paranoid when pretty much the only widely-used OS requires you to call for permission every time you install? --and commands $100+ every year or two in upgrade fees? --and why doesn't it piss you off that you're losing control of your own damn computer because of Microsoft?!

Also, this is for the 'idiots' described in the top line: YOUR PERSONAL RECORDS, EMAILS, WEBSITES, AND CONTACTS ARE ALL STORED WHETHER YOU DELETE THEM OR NOT. It is not paranoia; it is a fact. Who's to say that MS doesn't decide it wants these files so it makes a 'critical update' that automatically uploads them.

go to <a href="http://www.fuckmicrosoft.com">www.fuckmicrosoft.com</A> if you want to read about it

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHA


My new e-mail addy: unsigned@fuckmicrosoft.com

 

[bsobel]

Originally posted by: oldsmoboat

Originally posted by: BigDaddyPig
bsobel, I don't think it called for saying he's an idiot.

bsobel didn't post in here. Or was his post deleted?

I did, someone must not have liked it. Whoops (and apologies to the powers that be).

Bill