If every single patch/fix/hotfix for NT was fully regression tested before being released, such fixes would not see the light of day, let alone a customer's machine, for months. Microsoft releases regular patch kits, which are fully regression tested, called Service Packs, which incorporate all the hot fixes released since the last one. I would much rather have Microsoft say they don't know if the fix will work in all environments, but make it available to me to try, than to have them wait for the full testing you call for. As it is, a lot of machines withstood the attacks since Sunday because their admins could determine whether their machines worked with the interim patch (from January) rather than waiting for the next Service Pack. For years people complained that Microsoft wasn't responsive enough to security issues and now, when they make patches available in days, it seems like you're asking them to go back to their old ways. Nobody does full regression testing on an OS patch that's available in days, nobody. The warning is a simple reminder its not possible. Do you want them to clam up again or do you expect them to test thousands of applications/services in 2-3 days, which is it? Personally neither is a good option in my book. Cheers, Russ http://www.ntbugtraq.com
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