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August 30, 2004
Groove and Windows XP Service Pack 2
Posted by Stowe Boyd
Got an email message today (just after I had upgraded to XP Service Pack 2, by the way), stating that Groove users might have issues with the SP 2 affecting Groove behavior:
[from
Groove Networks - Support - Documentation]
Microsoft has shipped Windows XP Service Pack 2 that provides users greater protection against hackers, viruses and worms. In attempting to address these issues, however, Microsoft changed Windows behavior in a way that impacts a number of communications software products, including Groove Virtual Office. The issue: XP Service Pack 2 intentionally degrades overall Windows network performance when it senses attempts to establish large numbers of simultaneous outbound network connections. Because of this new operating system behavior, some Groove users who upgraded to XP Service Pack 2 have experienced performance degradation while browsing the Web or using other network-based applications.
A workaround for this Windows SP2 issue is now available.
The law of unintended consequences, again. Trying to counter what looks like viral behavior leads to screwing up plain vanilla application logic. Will likely impact other peer-to-peer architected products.
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