Windows Media Player Vulnerability Info (MUST READ!!!)

Spyware Warrior Blog ^ | 12/31/04 | Eric L. Howes

[Howlin]

Oh, the Help........never use it....LOL> Thanks.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

???? Why did they put Help in a Microsoft package????

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Somewhat related item:

Intel Boosts Investment in the Digital Home

I included a link to a Toms Hardware Guide article that reviews all Intel and AMD processors from 1994 to today and benchmarks them.....A trip thru memory lane.... just incredible how far we have come!!!!

[TechJunkYard]

I'm at a loss to why anyone would use Microsoft's software.

Agreed. Using Microsoft protocols (particularly the DRM crap) will come back to bite you.

You can't pull this kind of stuff using MP3s.

[KoRn]

The only Windows media player I use is a hacked version of the Media Player classic.

Comes with the ever so handy k-lite codec pack. Aslo includes real and quicktime alternatives.

http://www.free-codecs.com/download/K_Lite_Codec_Pack.htm

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[Paul C. Jesup]

The latest on this is the company that created the program that uses this exploit is funded by the RIAA; http://www.dslreports.com/shownews/58692

I sense both a DMCA and civil lawsuits in the RIAA's future.