Hmmm, Interesting to see that Microsoft have release a patch for windows XP to resolve some its security issues, although microsoft had said that XP was to be more secure than previous versions of windows.<p><br />Link to Yahoo news here:<p>http://dailynews.yahoo.com/h/nm/20011220/tc/tech_windowsxp_security_dc_1.html<p><br />Also of more interest to read is Steve Gibson's Research Page at www.grc.com.<p>Follow this line to GRC.COM for news on Steve Gibson's concern for Windows XP as far back as June!!<br />http://grc.com/dos/intro.htm<p>Cheers, Merry Xmas to all and a Happy New Year!<p>Colin T