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Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex Released

Ubuntu 8.10 Intrepid Ibex was released October 30 for free download.

Click here to discover the Ubuntu 8.10 Features.

The 700Mb ISO is available to download from www.ubuntu.com or if you prefer, there are VMware Virtual Appliances to download from www.vmware.com.

Microsoft Security Updates For October 2008

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in October 2008.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

  • MS08-056 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (KB 957699)
  • MS08-057 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (KB 956416)
  • MS08-058 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Internet Explorer (KB 956390)

Microsoft Security Updates For September 2008

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in September 2008.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

  • MS08-052 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, .Net Framework, Visual Studio, Visual FoxPro, Microsoft Works, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft Forefront, and Microsoft Digital Image Suite (KB 954593)

Google Chrome Enters Browser Market

Google has entered the browser war by releasing an internet browser which they have called Chrome. Google’s Chrome browser will compete directly with industry leaders Microsoft (Internet Explorer) and Mozilla (Firefox).

Currently only available for Windows users, but Google are looking to release a Mac version in the future.

Download your copy today.

Microsoft Security Updates For August 2008

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in August 2008.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

  • MS08-041 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Access (KB 955617)
  • MS08-042 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Word (KB 955048)
  • MS08-043 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Excel (KB 954066)

Microsoft Security Updates For July 2008

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in July 2008.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

  • MS08-037 - addresses a vulnerability in DNS (Windows)(KB 953230)
  • MS08-038 - addresses vulnerabilities in Windows (KB 950582)
  • MS08-039 - addresses vulnerabilities in Microsoft Exchange Server (KB 953747)
  • MS08-040 - addresses vulnerabilities in SQL, WYukon, and WMSDE (Windows)(KB 941203)

Microsoft Security Updates For June 2008

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in June 2008.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

  • MS08-030 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 951376)
  • MS08-031 - addresses a vulnerabilities in Microsoft Internet Explorer (KB 950759)
  • MS08-032 - addresses a vulnerabilities in Microsoft Windows (KB 950760)

Microsoft Security Updates For May 2008

Here is the list of security updates that Microsoft released in May 2008.

Please ensure to patch your software as required.

Here are the new security updates:

  • MS08-026 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Office (KB 951207)
  • MS08-027 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Publisher (KB 951208)
  • MS08-028 - addresses a vulnerability in Microsoft Windows (KB 950749)

Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition Released

For the Linux fans, Ubuntu 8.04 LTS Desktop Edition was released on April 21 for free download.

The 700Mb ISO is available to download from www.ubuntu.com or if you prefer, there are VMware Virtual Appliances to download from www.vmware.com.

Windows XP Service Pack 3 Now On Technet

Windows XP Service Pack 3 (SP3) stand-alone is now available to download for Technet subscribers.

http://technet.microsoft.com

Non Technet users will be able to download Windows XP SP3 on April 29 using Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center.