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A critical security patch was released by a major software company to address a vulnerability that could enable attackers to gain control of computers running all versions of Windows, with the exception of Windows ME. Users expressed mixed feelings about Windows ME, noting its poor performance and lack of appeal, suggesting that its shortcomings may render it less attractive to hackers. There was also curiosity about whether older versions of Windows, such as Windows 3.11, were tested against the vulnerability mentioned in the patch.
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"The software giant issued a patch Wednesday morning to plug a critical security hole that could allow an attacker to take control of computers running any version of Windows except for Windows ME."

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could allow an attacker to take control of computers running any version of Windows except for Windows ME.

wow, that's the first time its paid off to have the bastard child of microsoft, aka win me, instead of a different version!
 
IMO WinME is soooooo bad there's no need for hackers to take control. It behaves the same...
 
I use WinME...and it S***S...but...no hacking...hohoho...
 
Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
"The software giant issued a patch Wednesday morning to plug a critical security hole that could allow an attacker to take control of computers running any version of Windows except for Windows ME."

http://news.com.com/2100-1009_3-1026420.html
I wonder if they truly took the time to try it on win311 when they say "any version of Windows...".
 

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