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Tsepz_GP
Joined: Dec 27, 2006
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From: Johannesburg, South Africa
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wasup guys!so happy i was told there is a South African thread here,im new to esato so im looking forward to getting to knw yol!
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medusa
Joined: Oct 18, 2006
Posts: 0
From: JHB, South Africa
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Hi Guys!
Welcome Gucci!!!
Saw this article yesterday about Vista, it appeard on fin24. Its worth the read:
Vista security flaw discovered
27/12/2006 09:34
New York - Windows Vista, the new computer operating system that Microsoft is touting as its most secure ever, contains a programming flaw that might let hackers gain full control of vulnerable computers.
Microsoft and independent security researchers, however, tried to play down the risk from the flaw, which was disclosed on a Russian site recently and is apparently the first affecting the new Vista system released to larger businesses in late November.
The software company said it was investigating the threat but found so far that a hacker must already have access to the vulnerable computer in order to execute an attack.
That could occur if someone is actually sitting in front of the PC or otherwise gets the computer's owner to install rogue software, said Mikko Hypponen, chief research officer for Finnish security research company F-Secure Corp.
Hypponen said on Tuesday: "The bottom line is you couldn't use a vulnerability like this to write a worm or hack a Vista system remotely.
"It only has historical significance in that it's the first reported vulnerability that also affects Vista. It's a nonevent in other ways."
In theory
Attackers with low-level access privileges on a vulnerable machine could theoretically use the flaw to bump up their status, ultimately gaining systemwide control, Hypponen said.
The flaw affects older Windows systems, too, and Hypponen said vulnerabilities like these are quite common and can be fixed with a software patch, which Microsoft releases on the second Tuesday of each month except for the most serious threats. The flaw remains a proof of concept, with no one known to have actually launched an attack with it, Hypponen said.
In a posting on Microsoft's security-response web journal, a senior security manager, Mike Reavey, said he remained confident "Windows Vista is our most secure platform to date".
Vista, the first major Windows upgrade since Windows XP launched in 2001, was made available November 30 to businesses that buy Windows licenses in bulk. Consumers generally won't be able to get Vista until January 30.
In trying to improve security, Microsoft redesigned its flagship operating system to reduce users' exposure to destructive programs from the internet. But most security researchers believe a complex product like Vista can never be error-free, so it was a matter of time before someone discovered a security vulnerability.
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Thanks for the info 786, will also probably try to get to sun city.
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medusa
Joined: Oct 18, 2006
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From: JHB, South Africa
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Oh yes, forgot to tell you guys, come 8 January I'll no longer be *spit* a product manager, I'll then be a Business Analyst!!! YIPPEEE!!!!!
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amawanqa
Joined: May 08, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Hornchurch UK & East London SA
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@ GUCCI.011,
Welcome to the SA thread!
@ medusa,
Congrats on the new job. 
He who laughs last... thinks slowest.
Nokia 5800, Sony Ericsson P1i, Nokia 7600. |
Kryptik
Joined: Jun 24, 2005
Posts: > 500
From: Port Elizabeth, S.Africa
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Welcome to the thread, Gucci, nice to have you here.
hey cuz, so you're moving up in the pecking order? Good going!!
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Tsepz_GP
Joined: Dec 27, 2006
Posts: > 500
From: Johannesburg, South Africa
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Thanx guys good to be here,can any of you tel me if i can get a Firmware update or even get my phone Flashd at a Vodashop?
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brix25
Joined: Aug 20, 2003
Posts: > 500
From: Cape Town, South Africa
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@medusa: Congrats on the new job.
Liar liar pants on fire/ You burning up like David Koresh- Ghostface Killah |
medusa
Joined: Oct 18, 2006
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From: JHB, South Africa
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Thanks guys, Its going to be all blood, sweat and tears for the next couple of months. I'm going to give it everything I have! |
brix25
Joined: Aug 20, 2003
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From: Cape Town, South Africa
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@Gucci: Vodacare, at Vodaworld in Midrand should be able to take care of your phone's firmware...there's probably been several updates already.
@francois: Maybe you could help our newest member out regarding the latest firmware and bugs.
Liar liar pants on fire/ You burning up like David Koresh- Ghostface Killah |
wazarmoto
Joined: Sep 07, 2005
Posts: 18
From: South Africa.
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Hello people. Its been 9 months since ive last been on Esato. feels good to see that all the same people are still around. anyways been busy and stuff. got a nice job and a P990i ( FINALLY). so ill hopefully be a regular. just thought id say hi to everyone since this is the most friendly thread on Esato. Actually its the most friendly thread i have ever seen on most websites. looking forward to be conversing with all of you. |
dr_thug
Joined: Nov 11, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: India
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Thanks amawanqa
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amawanqa
Joined: May 08, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Hornchurch UK & East London SA
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@ doc,
Meant to ask you, what's the story about the haunted tree in the village that you're currently posted at?
@ wazarmoto,
Welcome back, and you're the first on this thread to own a P990i, if I'm not mistaken. Hope this much-discussed smartphone really serves you well. Let us know how you're finding life with the latest  P-series offering.
Not sure if you're bothered with wallpapers, themes etc for the P900, but you may want to check out http://www.zedge.net .
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Tsepz_GP
Joined: Dec 27, 2006
Posts: > 500
From: Johannesburg, South Africa
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Thanx man @ Brix25 im in Dainfern so Vodaworld is kinda close by, thanx for the reply!
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wazarmoto
Joined: Sep 07, 2005
Posts: 18
From: South Africa.
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thanks. well to all those who are interested in the P990 and love the specs and reviews i will advise the P990. i forgot to mention that i am a manager/salesman at a Vodacom 4U store. so if anyone needs advise on taking a new phone or help on Vodacoms Services just ask me and i will do my best to try and assist. and thanks for the website. i always use it. so remember guys. if you need help. ask me. lets hope i can reply on time. lol |
amawanqa
Joined: May 08, 2004
Posts: > 500
From: Hornchurch UK & East London SA
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The UK's Carphone Warehouse's in-store sale is in full swing. For a top-up of £10, a sim-free D900 now goes for £159.95 (approx R2240), the K750i for £79.95 (approx R1120) and the W810i £129.95 (approx R1820).
Moto's RIZR now costs the same as the W810i, thus a massive price drop for this handset since becoming available not too long ago.
The K800i (sim-free as well) in either brown or black now goes for £179.95 (approx R2520).
Man, apart from the W700i, 's are holding their value here much longer than either Samsung or Moto...again.
He who laughs last... thinks slowest.
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