New Windows Update Covers More Products

Dom · Sep 7, 2003, 08:22 PM

The fifth revision of Windows Update is set to enter beta testing, as Microsoft continues efforts to improve its facility for keeping customers' systems up to date.

Windows Update V5 is slated to be a significant upgrade, eventually extending the service's reach beyond Windows to all Microsoft products. The company will initially support updates to Office 2003, as well as SQL and Exchange.

The first test version -- what Microsoft calls "the Alpha" release -- of V5 will launch in late September, according to the company. Subsequent updates will be made every two or three months.

"The vision for Windows Update V5 is to provide an efficient and effective means to keep all Microsoft products secure and up to date with the latest patches, starting with Windows, Office, SQL, and Exchange," Microsoft wrote in an e-mail to beta nominees.

Microsoft is accepting applications for the Windows Update V5 beta program until Friday, September 12. The nomination survey can be accessed by signing into BetaPlace with the guest ID: WUV5Prev. Applicants who tested V4 are asked to click a special link named "WU V5 Preview Program Participation for currently in WU V4."

"The key to an effective pre-release program is having customers participate who are willing and able to install, exercise, and provide feedback on the product in a timely manner," noted Redmond beta coordinators. "Please carefully consider your willingness and ability to follow through on these commitments."

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Source: BetaNews

JLP · Sep 7, 2003, 10:24 PM

It would be really great if they fixed the page and make it compatible with all standards compliant browser like Mozilla and Opera.

nForcer · Sep 7, 2003, 10:32 PM

Good idea, but I seriously doubt it will happen. Think Cummings will ever support an engine design for Ford or Chevy? Nope - Cummings is Dodge only (and rightly so) Then again, who knows. I agree WU shouldn't include code that screws up Mozilla or Opera then again it is a MS exclusive and MS shouldn't HAVE to support 3rd Party Browsers. Those companies either need to adapt or they will be left behind.

BWX · Sep 7, 2003, 11:08 PM

I think it's all a big ploy by microsoft to eventually make it so people with warez versions of windows and other MS products will not be able to update them.. I would bet anything that is the direction they are going. Then all the people in the third world counties that use have 90% illegal copies on windows will really get mad, and we will be dealing with worms and viruses like we saw the last few weeks on a daily basis..

Gloom and doom I know, but probably true.

Rayder · Sep 8, 2003, 12:26 AM

I think the reason Mozilla and Opera don't work at Windows Update is because there may be some secret coding within IE to allow MS Win Update to work. Mozilla and Opera would have to have access to that coding and MS ain't giving up on it. That's my guess anyway.

As far at it all being a ploy by MS to foil piraters, probably is. But since I run an "Official" WinXP CD, it won't affect me.

That's why MS put all that 'activation' whoopty-doo in XP anyway.

nForcer · Sep 8, 2003, 01:36 AM

If you run legal software then there is nothing to fear. Yeah there might be more attacks against MS just to piss them off, but if MS isn't aware of them, then thats their own fault. You will soon see more legalized software than pirated. As much fun as pirating is, its not as much fun as it was before. I shouldn't have to explain why. There will always be groups out there doing it 'just to do it' or 'just for the sake of' but it will begin to fade, sooner or later.

Sep 7, 2003, 08:22 PM	#1
Dom DriverHeaven Extreme Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 12,940 Rep Power: 0	New Windows Update Covers More Products The fifth revision of Windows Update is set to enter beta testing, as Microsoft continues efforts to improve its facility for keeping customers' systems up to date. Windows Update V5 is slated to be a significant upgrade, eventually extending the service's reach beyond Windows to all Microsoft products. The company will initially support updates to Office 2003, as well as SQL and Exchange. The first test version -- what Microsoft calls "the Alpha" release -- of V5 will launch in late September, according to the company. Subsequent updates will be made every two or three months. "The vision for Windows Update V5 is to provide an efficient and effective means to keep all Microsoft products secure and up to date with the latest patches, starting with Windows, Office, SQL, and Exchange," Microsoft wrote in an e-mail to beta nominees. Microsoft is accepting applications for the Windows Update V5 beta program until Friday, September 12. The nomination survey can be accessed by signing into BetaPlace with the guest ID: WUV5Prev. Applicants who tested V4 are asked to click a special link named "WU V5 Preview Program Participation for currently in WU V4." "The key to an effective pre-release program is having customers participate who are willing and able to install, exercise, and provide feedback on the product in a timely manner," noted Redmond beta coordinators. "Please carefully consider your willingness and ability to follow through on these commitments." ______________________ Source: BetaNews

Sep 7, 2003, 10:32 PM	#3
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	Good idea, but I seriously doubt it will happen. Think Cummings will ever support an engine design for Ford or Chevy? Nope - Cummings is Dodge only (and rightly so) Then again, who knows. I agree WU shouldn't include code that screws up Mozilla or Opera then again it is a MS exclusive and MS shouldn't HAVE to support 3rd Party Browsers. Those companies either need to adapt or they will be left behind. Last edited by nForcer; Sep 8, 2003 at 01:33 AM.

Sep 7, 2003, 11:08 PM	#4
BWX unplugged Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: USNY Posts: 19,665 Rep Power: 109 System Specs	I think it's all a big ploy by microsoft to eventually make it so people with warez versions of windows and other MS products will not be able to update them.. I would bet anything that is the direction they are going. Then all the people in the third world counties that use have 90% illegal copies on windows will really get mad, and we will be dealing with worms and viruses like we saw the last few weeks on a daily basis.. Gloom and doom I know, but probably true. __________________

Sep 7, 2003, 10:24 PM	#2
JLP DriverHeaven Lover Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Slovenia Posts: 249 Rep Power: 0	It would be really great if they fixed the page and make it compatible with all standards compliant browser like Mozilla and Opera.

Sep 8, 2003, 12:26 AM	#5
Rayder Mostly lurking lately.... Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 2,160 Rep Power: 71	I think the reason Mozilla and Opera don't work at Windows Update is because there may be some secret coding within IE to allow MS Win Update to work. Mozilla and Opera would have to have access to that coding and MS ain't giving up on it. That's my guess anyway. As far at it all being a ploy by MS to foil piraters, probably is. But since I run an "Official" WinXP CD, it won't affect me. That's why MS put all that 'activation' whoopty-doo in XP anyway.

Sep 8, 2003, 01:36 AM	#6
nForcer Twice the fun! Join Date: Jul 2002 Posts: 1,404 Rep Power: 0	If you run legal software then there is nothing to fear. Yeah there might be more attacks against MS just to piss them off, but if MS isn't aware of them, then thats their own fault. You will soon see more legalized software than pirated. As much fun as pirating is, its not as much fun as it was before. I shouldn't have to explain why. There will always be groups out there doing it 'just to do it' or 'just for the sake of' but it will begin to fade, sooner or later.