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Patch and Tool Available for "Protected Store Key Length"
Vulnerability

Originally Posted: June 01, 2000
Updated: July 26, 2000

Summary
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On June 01, 2000, Microsoft released the original version of this
bulletin. However, an error was subsequently discovered in the patch,
and on July 26, 2000, Microsoft released a corrected version.

Microsoft has released a patch and a tool that eliminate a security
vulnerability in Microsoft(r) Windows(r) 2000. The vulnerability
could make it easier for a malicious user who had complete control
over a Windows 2000 machine to compromise users´ sensitive
information.

Frequently asked questions regarding this vulnerability and the patch
can be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-032.asp

Affected Software Versions
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Windows 2000 Professional
Windows 2000 Server
Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Patch Availability
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http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/Release.asp?ReleaseID=23332

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Overclockers UK has posted a review on the Asus A7V Socket A motherboard with full multiplier control via dipswitches.

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Asus has released an updated bios, version 1003 final, for the A7V motherboard.

Here is what the new BIOS fixes:
1. Add USB_STORAGE_SUPPORT to enable USB FDD or ZIP in legacy mode.
2. Fix system will beep continuously when no RAM is detected.
3. Set new temperature limit for new CPU.

Get this bios, here: http://www.athlonmb.com/files.cfm#a7v

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Hexus has updated their Voodoo5 5500 review.

When I first heavily got into Computers, the 3dfx Voodoo 1 had just been released. This video card was the card to have and yeah - I got it! I regretted it a few months later when the 3dfx Voodoo 2 was released and ever since that I´ve felt that 3dfx have been lacking a bit, in the shadow of NVIDIA. But hey, competition happens - just like Intel and AMD. I must admit I do like NVIDIA cards a lot and I have a GeForce 2 GTS that is in my main machine, but I thought to be fair I would have to compare it to the Voodoo 5 series so I contacted 3dfx to get a card.
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iXBT LABS has posted a Chaintech CT-6OJV Mainboard Review. Another ATX mainboard on i815 chipset designed for Socket 370 processors. It is not very cool for overclocking, however, it features a couple of unique things, such 3BIOS and built-in HDD Instant Recovery Utility.

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Patch Available for "Telnet Server Flooding" Vulnerability
Originally Posted: July 24, 2000

Summary
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Microsoft has released a patch that eliminates a security
vulnerability in the Telnet Server that ships as part of Microsoft(r)
Windows 2000. The vulnerability could allow a malicious user to
prevent an affected machine from providing Telnet services.

Frequently asked questions regarding this vulnerability and the patch
can be found at
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/fq00-050.asp

Affected Software Versions
==========================
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Server
- Microsoft Windows 2000 Advanced Server

Patch Availability
==================
- Microsoft Windows 2000 All Versions:
http://www.microsoft.com/Downloads/Release.asp?ReleaseID=22753

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A new version of VDMSound is available.

VDMSound is a package that overcomes some of the limitations of DOS boxes under Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000. More specifically, it aims to offer adequate sound support to any DOS applications (utilities, games, etc.) running under Windows NT 4.0+.
As of this version, VDMSound emulates an MPU-401 interface (for playing MIDI music) as well as a SoundBlaster 16 card (for PCM sound effects).

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