Errata
The errata list is a list of errors and their corrections that were found after the product was released.
The following errata were submitted by our customers and have not yet been approved or disproved by the author or editor. They solely represent the opinion of the customer.
Color Key: Serious technical mistake Minor technical mistake Language or formatting error Typo Question Note Update
| Version | Location | Description | Submitted by | Date submitted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Printed | Page 84 Second paragraph under 'Managing Accounts in Windows XP' |
The statement 'You'll probably want the account on your own PC to be an Administrator account.' could use some clarification. I'd STRONGLY recommend against a user operating routinely from an account with administrator privilege. One alternative is two accounts (e.g., user and user.adm (or user-adm)), where the user account is a limited account and the adm account has administrator privilege. If a user is operating with administrator level privilege and is enticed into clicking on a link to a malicious site, whatever happens happens with the privilege of the logged in user... Microsoft vulnerability announcements often mention that running from a limited user account will minimize the impact of the exploit. |
Fred Kerby | Oct 28, 2010 |