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Question by Elaine Lee
Submitted on 4/16/2004
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Discuss the importance of deploying service packs and security patches for operating systems and web browsers in a timely way. What are the implications of failing to do so?


Answer by Barry Aaron Hargett
Submitted on 4/21/2004
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3.   Service packs are the collection of patches, bug fixes, and minor upgrades that are supplied by Microsoft.  Service packs can be viewed as periodic upgrades in the interval before a new version of software is released. A service pack contains software patches for:

•   Blocking security loopholes
•   Fixing software bugs
•   Providing drivers for newly released hardware

 

Answer by deen909
Submitted on 7/4/2006
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