HardOCP reports that Microsoft is offering a free update CD with the latest Patches and updates for the most Windows operating systems.
The Windows Security Update CD will be shipped to you free of charge. This CD includes Microsoft critical updates released through October 2003 and information to help you protect your PC. In addition, you will also receive free antivirus and firewall trial software. This CD is only available for Windows XP, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows 98, and Windows 98 Second Edition (SE). Get more informations over here

GamePC have thrown up their look at Windows XP 64-bit Build 3790! Here's a snip.

As the release of the operating system has drawn closer, third-party manufacturers are starting to release compatible X86-64 driver sets - a vital element in getting XP 64-bit Edition accepted into the mainstream. While the number of available components with compatible drivers is still incredibly small, big players like nVidia and VIA are stepping up and releasing drivers.

KB831937: This Hotfix corrects specific application compatibility issues with DirectX 9.0 changes in the DirectShow DV Decoder and Multiplexer Changes made in DirectX 9.0 has the potential to affect two configurations:
1) Print to tape using a DVCPro device with a non-MS DV encoder may result in audio dropouts or complete loss of audio.
2) Decoding of a live or file-based DV stream with the PAL bit erroneously set in some frames may cause decoding to stutter or halt completely.

Thanks to Tim @ Majorgeeks.com for the Heads up! Microsoft has never released a service pack for Windows98 SE. But I made a Service Pack for Windows98 SE users. It contains all Windows98 SE updates from WindowsUpdate site and more.

BetaNews reports that the Windows 2000 and NT 4 source code is coming from Mainsoft.
The leaked code includes 30,915 files and was apparently removed from a Linux computer used by Mainsoft for development purposes. Dated July 25, 2000, the source code represents Windows 2000 Service Pack 1.
Analysis indicates files within the leaked archive are only a subset of the Windows source code, which was licensed to Mainsoft for use in the company's MainWin product. MainWin utilizes the source to create native Unix versions of Windows applications. Read on at the above shown link.

A critical update is available to remove unacceptable symbols from the Bookshelf Symbol 7 font that is included with Microsoft Office 2003. The Bookshelf Symbol 7 font is contained in the Bssym7.ttf file.

Microsoft has now officialy confirmed that portions of the source code from Windows NT and 2000 has been leaked to the internet. REDMOND, Wash., Feb. 12, 2004 -- On Thursday, Microsoft became aware that portions of the Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows NT 4.0 source code were illegally made available on the Internet. It?s illegal for third parties to post Microsoft source code, and we take such activity very seriously. We are currently investigating these postings and are working with the appropriate law-enforcement authorities.
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Holy cow, that´s really bad news for Microsoft Neobond from Neowin informed me via email, the source code of Windows NT and Windows 2000 has leaked to the web.
It would appear that two packages are circulating on the internet, one being the source code to Windows 2000, and the other being the source code to Windows NT. At this time, it is hard to establish whether or not full code has leaked, and this will undoubtedly remain the situation until an attempt is made to compile them. Microsoft are currently unavailable for comment surrounding this leak .
And this leak could be a very big problem around the world.

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This update addresses a problem where Microsoft Office Visio 2003® overwrites some registry settings for msxml2.dll and msxml3.dll. The problem may prevent applications that use these files from running properly.

Earlier today it went around that a leaked version of Office XP SP3 made it online and trust worthy GeekNewz has it up for everyone to enjoy. Go get your update.

"... SP3 is due out in April or May '04, yet build #10.6308.6403 has been touted by some to be the final build of SP3, however, since this cannot be confirmed consider this build to be beta."

Installing this Security Update will invalidate the usernames and passwords stored in Internet Explorer?s protected store. This will require users to re-enter their username and password when they first visit web sites that require authentication. February 9, 2004

Thanks to Creamhackered over at Neowin.net for the Info:

A day of screenshots today here at Neowin. First we had Office 2003 SP1 shots and now a new build of Longhorn. The build (4053) has no main changes from the PDC build (4051) and still sports the "Slate" visual style.

This update contains a change to the behavior of Windows Media Player?s ability to launch URLs in the local computer zone from other zones. You can help protect your computer by installing this update from Microsoft. After you install this item, you may have to restart your computer

Maximum Severity Rating: Critical A security vulnerability exists in the Microsoft ASN.1 Library that could allow code execution on an affected system. The vulnerability is caused by an unchecked buffer in the Microsoft ASN.1 Library, which could result in a buffer overflow.

An attacker who successfully exploited this buffer overflow vulnerability could execute code with system privileges on an affected system. The attacker could then take any action on the system, including installing programs, viewing data, changing data, deleting data, or creating new accounts with full privileges.

Our Bro's at the other bat cave WinOSCentral have snagged Windows 98 SE Service Pack 1.

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Paul Thurrott over at WinInfo has thrown up a look at what you're going to get when Microsoft release service pack 2 for windows XP this year.

In January, Microsoft issued a semi-public beta of its upcoming Service Pack 2 (SP2) release for Windows XP, a major upgrade for XP users that's focused largely on security. The Windows XP SP2 Beta isn't feature-complete--Microsoft tells me it's still fine-tuning the final feature set--but it does provide an interesting look at the direction the company is taking with its so-called "Springboard" security technologies.

A big thanks to my bro Creamhackered over at Neowin.net for the Info:

We've received information about future enhancements for Office 2003. Office 2003 SP1 which is currently planned for release in late May will include fixes/improvements for all applications in the Office 2003 suite with some big enhancements for InfoPath 2003.

Microsoft's new beta version of Windows XP 64-Bit Edition (XP64) provides AMD Athlon 64 and Opteron owners a familiar OS (operating system) for exploring 64-bit computing. While the beta OS is a free download, consumer applications that take advantage of a 64-bit CPU are few and far between. Therefore, if you're an average Athlon jockey, you might want to wait until the dust settles before giving this beta a tryout. If you're curious and adventurous, here's how our test drive went.

This update contains Microsoft XML (MSXML) functionality that will allow applications using MSXML to continue to function correctly after security update 832894, Security Update for Internet Explorer, has been applied.

Xbox365.com reports that Microsoft will soon ship an update to the Xbox Live online game service that adds key communications features, such as the ability to send and receive voice and text messages to foes and teammates during games. And later, the company will reportedly add a voicemail feature.