January 27, 2003 Seven posts

MAS on Slammer, The SQL Server Worm MAS says, in his great curmudgeonly journal: You can lead a database administrator to a security patch , but you can not make him install. Between my job, INeedCoffee, and home I’ve got nine SQL Server 2000 installations. All of them have the latest Service Packs installed. Staying current with service packs for licensed programs...

Dave Barry, Blogger Dave Barry, National Treasure, has a new blog. The obvious line: I swear I’m not making this up.

Maybe My Prediction Was Right …but only in Oakland. More than 50 blocks of International had stretches of virtually lawless zones nearly three hours after the Super Bowl. At least 12 cars were set on fire, many windows were smashed, some businesses were broken into and looted, bus benches were pushed over and street signs ripped down as police battled...

Lindows Trademark Case Going To Court Lindows.com summary judgment motion dismissed — yeah, I’m still watching Lindows with interest.

My Super Bowl Prediction: Incorrect From NBC San Diego: More Than 100 Arrested In Gaslamp Quarter: Crowds Generally Well-Behaved, Police Say San Diego police arrested 109 people for various offenses at Super Bowl-related activities. … On the whole, (Officer) Hassen said, the crowds gathered to take in the pre-show festivities have been well-behaved. I’m glad I was wrong. I think...