I start this topic and i will add here security/program update notifications and also changelogs for some Windows programs, including:

Adobe Flash Player (Latest version is 10.0.12.36)
Avast! (Latest version is 4.8.1229)
QuickTime Player (Latest version is 7.5.5)
Sun Java (Latest version is 1.6.0_07)
Mozilla Thunderbird (Latest version is 2.0.0.17)
Opera (Latest official/stable version is 9.60)
Winamp (Latest version is 5.541)
RealPlayer (Latest version is 11.0.3 build 6.0.14.806)

I try to be fast as i can with this information.

Here's the Changelog/Release Notes links, so you can check by yourself:

http://www.adobe.com/support/documentation...html
http://www.avast.com/eng/avast-4-home_pro-...on-history.html
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1222 & http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1991
http://java.sun.com/javase/6/webnotes/Rele...tes.html#160_07
http://www.mozilla-europe.org/en/products/...6/releasenotes/ & http://www.mozilla.org/security/known-vuln...nderbird20.html
http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/
http://www.winamp.com/player/version-history
http://service.real.com/realplayer/security/en/

Might add some programs later.

Edit: I will also notify about SpywareBlaster definition updates.

Calendar of Updates is a good resource:
http://www.dozleng.com/updates/calendar.html

Secunia covers all the important prog's

http://secunia.com/software_inspector/

Well, i will post here anyway.

That would be Calender Of Updates, not Calendar. Calendar Of Updates specializes in updating the draining of spaghetti on a daily basis. Plus they make neat make-shift helmets.

I did a quick check from your links CeeCee. There they were, so I used 'em.

Nice. It was/is just something to do.

I don't usually use programs auto-update functions, so i, from time to time, check from the sites for possible updates. So why not notify others as well.

Some stuff I forget to check for updates, and as I say, seeing the links there it didn't take a minute to check them out.

I wouldn't have done that today otherwise.

I wanted to make sure that the updates do not slip through the cracks

We are all sober here correct.
Calendars cover the holes in the wall.
Calenders are good for wringing out clothes and making pastries and such. Not necessarily in that order or for that purpose but you get the idea.
Colanders make good helmets especially if you like comedy.
Oh yeah, then there's that lawyer in the Britt sitcoms. Whoops. Now we're getting into consonants. Might end up somewhere in Iowa if I don't watch out.

What's a few vowels between friends anyway. Or a few consonants for that matter.
divoy

Hi guys
I'm just wondering If I need to update from avast! version (4.8.1201) to (4.8.1229)
If avast! version (4.8.1201) has an up to date (virus database) do I really need to update the program?
And If I should update to version (4.8.1229) how do I do it?
Will the later version just install over the current version?
Or do I need to uninstall the version I have? before installing the later version?
Will my Registration Key work with the newer version?

Hi
No you don't have to uninstall
Just right click on your avast icon in the system tray.
Click on updating
Click on program update.
After update down will ask for reboot.

I have yet to have any trouble doing it this way.

I have had no trouble with reg key. ( if you completely uninstall and reinstall, then you will have to re input your reg key.

I use Avast pro

Cheers

RealPlayer security vulnerabilities (Updated July 25, 2008): http://service.real.com/realplayer/securit...2008_player/en/

Details for Potential Vulnerabilities:
Vulnerability 1:

The identified vulnerability is a RealPlayer ActiveX controls property heap memory corruption. CVE-2008-1309


Vulnerability 2:

The identified vulnerability is a Local resource reference vulnerability in RealPlayer. CVE-2008-3064


Vulnerability 3:

The identified vulnerability is a RealPlayer SWF file heap-based buffer overflow. CVE-2007-5400


Vulnerability 4:

The identified vulnerability is a RealPlayer ActiveX import method buffer overflow. CVE-2008-3066

Don't forget yer Collard Greens

They are even rumored to be a cure for headaches.

Hey thanks crofty59

I just use the "free" version, and I didn't realize that there was a (program update) feature that is so easy to use:-)

Thanks

Real Alternative does not have those vulnerabilities I believe nor does it phone home:
http://www.afterdawn.com/software/video_so...alternative.cfm

There is also FileHippo.com Update Checker v1.023
http://www.filehippo.com/updatechecker

It works well for me on XP Home and Pro.

I can't remember right now but I was telling another member to right-click on the "blue "a" ball".
I didn't until someone told me how to turn off the "voice of authority" notifying my files have been updated.
I must have played with that "little spinning blue "a" ball" quite a lot since then. So many options that they have tab scrolling.
If it ain't fun, why do it!
davey

I don't think that RealPlayer phomes home, if you change the privacy settings. Uncheck every option from there. I don't use RealPlayer much, but i want to keep it installed, mainly for embedded Real videos on the internet. Although those seems to be somewhat rare now a days. Most have changed from Real to Flash.

I figured out how to change the "voice of authority" to a polite sounding lady through the avast! forum:
http://forum.avast.com/index.php?topic=37311

It took a bit of poking around in Sound settings as well.

To even further widen your choice, DSLReports has a well maintained Security Updates thread as well; it's the topmost sticky in their Security Forum

Avast Home Edition can be configured to automatically check for program updates too. It however has to be manually configured to check for them because that isn't a default setting.

You forgot,

Vulnerability 5:

RealPlayer is a piece of #@%&.

Yes, but there's still people who uses it/have it installed.

Well, this is just my small notification thread. Not to take too seriously. I think there's room for this thread.

Opera 9.52 snapshot "summer edition": http://my.opera.com/desktopteam/blog/2008/...-summer-edition

SpywareBlaster definitions update; 127 new items.

Thanks for the heads up CeeCee.

Winamp 5.541

* Improved: [pmp_ipod] Better auto-detection of newer iPod models
* Fixed: Filetype icons in Windows Explorer not updating when changed in Prefs
* Fixed: ML & Vis appear under other overlapping modern skin windows
* Fixed: No error message when trying to edit metadata for Read-Only files
* Fixed: Potential security vulnerability in NowPlaying
* Fixed: [gen_ff] Keyboard shortcuts in modern skin playlist windowshade mode
* Fixed: [gen_ml] Scrolling to bottom of AlbumArt pane & other misc scrollbar issues
* Fixed: [in_mp3] Broken '307 - Temporary Redirect' url's
* Fixed: [ml_local] AlbumArt icon selection glitch
* Fixed: [ml_playlists] Play and Enqueue actions reversed if Enqueue is set as default
* Fixed: [ml_rg] ReplayGain analysis of 20bit files
* Misc: Double-click Modern pledit songticker now toggles windowshade mode again
* Misc: More miscellaneous general tweaks, improvements, fixes and optimizations

YAY. 1,000 Posts

Congrats CeeCee! Everyone hold a pary for CeeCee's 1000th post! Hurrah! I'm going to update my Winamp later. Don't have the time right now.

Heh, thank's. Let's drink our asses off for that. I mean coke of course.

Hey look! Now your post number is 1001! COOL!

Opera 9.52

Security
Fixed a startup crash that could allow execution of arbitrary code: see our advisory
Sites can no longer change framed content on other sites: see our advisory
Fixed an issue that could allow cross-site scripting, as reported by Chris Weber of Casaba Security: details will be disclosed at a later date
Custom shortcuts no longer pass the wrong parameters to applications, as reported by Michael A. Puls II: see our advisory
Prevented insecure pages from showing incorrect security information, as reported by Lars Kleinschmidt: see our advisory
Feed links can no longer link to local files: see our advisory
Feed subscription can no longer cause the wrong page address to be displayed: see our advisory

Full changelog

Cheers CeeCee. And a belated congrats on your 1000+ posts.

QuickTime 7.5.5

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT3027

Opera 9.60

Changelog: http://www.opera.com/docs/changelogs/windows/960/

I much prefer Calendar of Updates format:
http://www.calendarofupdates.com/updates/i...hp?act=calendar

Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.12.36

Release Notes (Multiple languages): http://www.adobe.com/go/flplayer10_rn (PDF file)

Download Adobe Flash Player un-installer then close all browser windows then run the un-install utility:
http://kb.adobe.com/selfservice/viewConten...rnalId=tn_14157

Run Secunia Online Software Inspector to see that you have no vulnerable applications:
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_scanning/online

Thanks Yokenny but I don't have Adobe Flash Player version 10.0.12.36 installed.
So I don't have to worry about Un-installing it.
I have Secunia PSI installed and run it 2 times a month.

CeeCee Thanks for the update.
davey

That's only to un-install the previous version if installed.

As long as you don't have the resident portion installed like I did and it gobbled up 40MB.

I have Secunia Online Software Inspector email me when they have an update.