 The Hindu |
Security, Afghan ties on mind, NSA heads for Kabul
Indian Express With the recent attack in Kabul against Indians prompting yet another security review, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has asked National Security Advisor … Prime Minister Requests Afghan President To Ensure Security For Indians |
 Reuters South Africa |
Thailand beefs up security
Straits Times PHOTO: REUTERS BANGKOK – THAILAND tightened security yesterday after two grenades exploded outside branches of the country's biggest bank on Saturday, … Thai PM orders more security after bank blasts High security in Thai capital Security tightened in Bangkok after bank blasts |
 ABC Online |
England forget security fears to claim famous win
Times Online The security fears that have haunted the build-up to the World Cup finally gave way to an exhilarating opening day at the Dhyan Chand National Stadium here … Aussie optimism for Hockey Cup Unprecedented security in place at hockey England face formidable task in high-security World Cup |
 The Hindu |
Unprecedented security in place at hockey
ABC Online Australia's men's hockey team is seeing first-hand the massive security effort underway in New Delhi for the Hockey World … Now, coins a security threat Security tight at Hockey World Cup in India Hockey World Cup 2010: New Zealand 3 Pakistan 2 |
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Makerere University to start course on peace and security
Daily Monitor Makerere University is working round the clock to introduce a Bachelor of Peace and Human Security course in the next … |
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Airport security agency forbids opposite-sex screening
Toronto Star OTTAWA—Canada's air-security agency has ordered officers to stop the routine screening of travellers of the opposite sex. Instead, passengers who set off an … |
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Security tightened in Bangkok after bank blasts
Global Times Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva Sunday ordered security tightened in Bangkok after two hand grenades exploded outside branches of the country's … Thai PM orders more security after bank blasts Tighter security ordered in Thailand Thailand: Banks Heighten Security After Bomb Blasts |
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Security tightened in Punjab, Haryana over Dera protests
The Hindu Authorities tightened security and the Centre rushed 1200 paramilitary personnel to the affected areas. The police said at least 50 people were arrested in … |
 The Hindu |
India beefs up security for World Cup
Associated Press of Pakistan ISLAMABAD, Feb 28 (APP): Security has been tightened at Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium, New Delhi, team hotels and nearby areas on the eve of the … Hockey players surrounded by unprecedented security presence Hockey World Cup opens today with unprecedented security Hockey Cup starts under security cloak |
 DAWN.com |
Hockey players surrounded by unprecedented security presence
Sydney Morning Herald Instead of exploring hectic street bazaars and fending off persistent hawkers, the 22-year-old hockey international has been cocooned by heavy security … Smith to visit New Delhi for talks on security Smith heads to India for security talks Australia foreign minister to see CWG security |
Reuters South Africa |
Thai PM orders more security after bank blasts
The Associated Press BANGKOK — Thailand's prime minister ordered stepped-up security in Bangkok on Sunday after four banks were targeted with small explosive devices. … Thailand: Banks Heighten Security After Bomb Blasts Security tightened in Bangkok after bank blasts Tight security maintained on bangkok streets |
 The Hindu |
Now, coins a security threat
Sify The mediapersons had to empty their pockets of coins as part of the latest security drill for the Hockey World Cup on Day One at the sprawling Dhyan Chand … Hockey World Cup opens today with unprecedented security Hockey Cup starts under security cloak Hockey WC kicks off amid Z+++ security |
 Press TV |
US pullout top challenge for Iraq security: minister
Reuters "The biggest challenge we have on the security level is the transition of security from US forces to Iraqi forces," Defense Minister Abdel Qader Jassim told … Ali al-Dabbagh upbeat about Iraqi election March elections are another step toward normality in Iraq Iraqi Forces Capture Suspected Assassin |
 The Hindu |
Ravi Bopara worried he might be risking his life by travelling to IPL
The Guardian The Essex batsman said he had delayed his flight to India due to security concerns. He had been due to fly out today. The 24-year-old is due to play for … 'Cricket my life, but not worth dying for' Cricket's my life, but it's not worth dying for, says England batsman Ravi Bopara Lalit Modi eases fears of IPL terrorism after Englishmen wobble |
 Oneindia |
Hockey World Cup opens today with unprecedented security
Hindustan Times All teams have arrived here despite their initial apprehensions regarding security after the Indian government assured them of full-fledged protection … Hockey Cup starts under security cloak Hockey WC kicks off amid Z+++ security World Cup opens with Z+++ security |
 The Hindu |
Security tightened in Bangkok after bank blasts
Reuters BANGKOK (Reuters) – Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on Sunday ordered security tightened in Bangkok after two hand grenades exploded outside … Tight security maintained on bangkok streets Thailand tightens security after Thaksin ruling Bangkok battens down ahead of Thaksin verdict |
 MiamiHerald.com |
Israeli defense minister: Different judgment with US on Iran
Politico (blog) Kevin Chilton, National Security Advisor Jim Jones and NSC Iran strategic Dennis Ross, Deputy Secretaries of State Jim Steinberg and Jack Lew just in the … MIDEAST: How to Check Both Iran and Israel Russia ready 'to work' on Iran sanctions: diplomatic source UN Security Council Members to Decide on Iran Sanctions |
Adobe Reader 9.3.1 is a msp file that can only be applied to Adobe Reader 9.3. So what to do about the users that hadn’t installed 9.3 yet. I really didn’t want them to install 9.3 then have 9.3.1 install immediately after that. That sort of thing sets user revolt in motion.
So I searched and found a Adobe TechNote on deploying Adobe Acrobat and quarterly updates in one install..
If you’ve used MSPs before you’re probably already familiar with how to do this.
msiexec.exe /i “[UNC PATH]\AcroPro.msi” PATCH=”[UNCPATH]\AcroProStdUpd910_T1T2_incr.msp;[UNCPATH]AcrobatUpd912_all_incr.msp TRANSFORMS=”1036.mst”
So I went to town, stringing together the path to all the MSP updates. Good Lord! There are a lot of them.
So after I did that for Reader and Acrobat 9, and tested it all out, I found another Adobe TechNote. “Install Acrobat 9 and all patches in one step with Adobe Bootstrapper (Setup.exe) and patch sequencing”. This method is much easier. No mistakes with quotes in the commandline. Users installing from the file server they can just run the same EXE they always have rather than running a bat file. The same problem exists in that if they run the MSI instead not only do they not get the custom config (MST), now they miss the patches.
This article has you list the patches in setup.ini. You just add the list of patches to the product section.
[Product]PATCH=AcroProStdUpd910_T1T2_incr.msp;AcrobatUpd912_all_incr.msp;AcrobatUpd913_all_incr.msp
This is really awesome. Now my helpdesk when they install Adobe Acrobat 9 wont accidently leave the user with the 9.0.0. That is the version of the original install files. And when we upgrade Adobe Reader, it will be alot easier for the users.
Unfortunately my day didn’t end there. I looked at our deployed systems. While there was very little Adobe Reader 8 (so I can skip that), we actually have more Adobe Acrobat 8 installed than Acrobat 9. So I sat down to recreate what I did for Acrobat 9. Guess what, it didn’t work! After trying many different things, I stumbled across another technote. “Install all Acrobat 8 patches in one step with Adobe Bootstrapper and patch sequencing”. Apparently the Adobe Bootstraper (setup.exe) in my 8.1 CD was customized. Once I downloaded the setup.exe linked in that TechNote, it worked. I was able to run the Adobe Acrobat 8 setup.exe and install the current 8.2.1 version.
Up next is writing a script to install Acrobat patches for the users. Currently because its not standard software, we ask the users to do the updates.
Up next after that is the next Adobe security updates. I’m sure there are some just around the corner like the Adobe Download Manager bug.
DARPA is working on some astonishing technology projects right now. I will be showcasing their top 5 projects over the next couple weeks in a three part series. My guess is many of you will have never heard of most of them. Several of them are breaking down the barrier between science fiction and reality quicker than we ever thought possible. DARPA (Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency) is…
 The Guardian |
Cricket's my life, but it's not worth dying for, says England batsman Ravi Bopara
Daily Mail Ravi Bopara has postponed his scheduled flight to India because of security fears and Hampshire chairman Rod Bransgrove claims the players are unlikely to … Lalit Modi eases fears of IPL terrorism after Englishmen wobble |