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Rather than patch, Microsoft blocks buggy Windows code | |
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| Time: 07:43 EST/12:43 GMT | News Source: InfoWorld | Posted By: Kenneth van Surksum | ||
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In a rare move, Microsoft declines to fix multiple flaws in Windows 2000 and XP and instead disables the Indeo video codec | ||
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| #1 By 9264 (69.176.21.30) at 12/13/2009 7:57:59 AM |
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Why should Microsoft go to the trouble of patching an ancient codec that practically no one uses anymore anyway? Didn't they stop distributing it back in 2002? It isn't even supported in Windows Vista and 7 at all and I don't recall anyone complaining or even caring. Sounds like a non-issue to me. This post was edited by Skyfrog on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 07:59. |
| #2 By 13997 (71.193.149.254) at 12/13/2009 1:04:50 PM |
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1) Outdated Intel Codec
2) Intel sold around 1999 - don't think the new company even updates it, as they started charging for it back in XP days. 3) Every other OS that supported it, dropped it years ago (Mac, etc.) So ya, a non-issue at best. PS (If you still have any AVI using the codec, go find a free codec library that supports Indeo, and convert them to WMV.) This post was edited by thenetavenger on Sunday, December 13, 2009 at 13:06. |
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