Newest HL2 News!

CrazyCanuck · 10-08-2003, 09:22 PM

Here is a link to some fresh HL2 news....

Techbits

Apparently Valve is hiring Microsoft for all their security software. An official with Valve indicated that, because Microsoft releases patches several times a week, they must be ahead of the game.

Good for a chuckle.

swebarb · 10-08-2003, 10:08 PM

they should have done that before the leak.

Syanide · 10-08-2003, 11:14 PM

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Originally posted by swebarb@Oct 8 2003, 10:08 PM
they should have done that before the leak.

No shit sherlock :P

CrazyCanuck · 10-09-2003, 12:30 AM

Ummm... guess the humour was lost on reply #1.

Dennis S. · 10-09-2003, 05:02 AM

It's good that they found someone to fix the problem

Big D. · 10-10-2003, 02:21 AM

Well, I think it's a little late now since they've had their game and source code stolen...What will they be protecting now, patches? :P

Bucky · 10-10-2003, 04:23 AM

Most folks aren't getting this, cause the link don't work ;)

Here, peeps, this is a joke:

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Valve to Use Microsoft Security Software

Apparently Valve is hiring Microsoft for all their security software. An official with Valve indicated that, because Microsoft releases patches several times a week, they must be ahead of the game. Sources close to Microsoft seem to have the security issues figured out, with one being quoted as saying, "We have determined that the best way to defeat any keystroke logging utility is to turn off all the computers."

When queried further about how the new security measures might influence development time, Valve indicated that Microsoft had it under control, and would purchase up any of the competition if their market position was threatened.

In a related story, Microsoft is softening its stance towards consumers. To reduce allegations of false advertising, the company is considering adopting a new logo that is a variation on the existing one. The new logo will be similar, but all the panes in the window will be broken to more accurately reflect the status of the shipping product.

Also, since the HL2 source code has been leaked, sources close to SCO indicate that they are considering expanding their lawsuit to include Valve. Allegedly the source code contains letters of the alphabet, and SCO feels that a patent they took out in 1979 covers using the alphabet for programming.

Stay tuned for more details.

FYI We made this all up.