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Article: Microsoft pack addresses bugs, security holes.(Microsoft Service Pack 3 for Windows 2000)(Product Announcement)
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- Network World
- Article date:
- August 5, 2002
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REDMOND, WASH. - Microsoft last week released the latest service pack for Windows 2000, a package of bug fixes and security patches that includes software that implements changes to the operating system required in the company's settlement of its antitrust case.
Microsoft officials say Service Pack 3 includes a configuration component that lets end users replace some of Microsoft's bundled middleware software, including its Web browser, e-mail client, media player, instant messenging and Java virtual machine. In essence, it lets users determine what programs they want to use to run or display specific files, such as using RealOne Player when they play audio or ...