From: /m 

On Fri, 16 Jun 2006 10:09:14 -0400, "Frank Haber"
 wrote:

>These afffect antiquarians for sure (corp weirdo client apps, mostly, I'd
>guess).  Also folks who want to run Ethereal, et. al. under XP.
>
>More edge-case testing needed?  I'd say. A mass exodus of sentient beta
>testers, who use these things? Perhaps.
>
>1. KB911280 breaks CompuServe Classic dial-in (and probably all script-based
>dial-ins). Uninstall is the workaround.
>
>2. The latest WGA excrescence has been loaded with yet another unrelated
>function.  Entirely legit copies of XP SP1 get the annoy-item in the tray.
>The balloon can be disabled, with yet another trip to the mothership.  The
>tray gadget and its rollover remain, a non-removable reminder that October is
>your drop-dead date for security support.
>
>Does every MS division get to load this obnoxious spyware with their own
>private crusade?  Sheesh.

exùcresùcence (ik skres’Žns), n.

1. an abnormal outgrowth, usually harmless, on an animal or vegetable body.

2. a normal outgrowth, as hair or horns.

3. any disfiguring addition.

4. abnormal growth or increase.

[1375–1425; late ME < L excr"scentia. See EXCRESCENT, -ENCE]


 /m

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