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To: mr.mark who wrote (35935)	8/21/2003 5:05:26 PM
From: SIer formerly known as Joe B.	of 110653

Microsoft Considers Making Auto-Update Automatic Thu Aug 21, 3:35 AM ET story.news.yahoo.com In the wake of the latest Microsoft Windows security problems with the MSBlast worm, Microsoft is said to be considering making patch download and installation mandatory, The Washington Post reported Tuesday. Current Microsoft Auto Update policy makes download and installation of Windows upgrades, patches and service packs voluntary by users. The failure of hundreds of those users to install the widely available Windows vulnerability patch was believed to be behind the company's willingness to reconsider its voluntary update policy. Privacy advocates and consumer groups have historically objected to automated or mandatory software updates because of the potential for abuse during remote access of computers.

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