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echo: nthelp
to: Geo
from: Mike N.
date: 2005-02-10 07:41:10
subject: Re: feb security patches

From: Mike N. 

On Thu, 10 Feb 2005 06:05:00 -0500, "Geo"  wrote:

>I believe even the patches from windows update will attempt to get out
>(update.exe trying to contact MS on port 80) and if the firewall blocked it
>then the patch might fail.

  I noticed this happening this time.  I wish they would download
everything at download time instead of waiting until the 'install phase' to
realize they need another module.  If I'm not watching, I might reconfigure
the router and cut off the update.

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