Podcast:2.5 Admins Published On: Thu May 08 2025 Description: Old passwords work for Windows RDP, Broadcom shows why perpetual software licenses aren’t really forever, Windows Server is getting hotpatching, and preventing changes to archived files. Plugs Support us on patreon and get an ad-free RSS feed with some early episodes Owning the Stack: Infrastructure Independence with FreeBSD and ZFS News/discussion Windows RDP lets you log in using revoked passwords. Microsoft is OK with that Broadcom sends cease-and-desist letters to subscription-less VMware users Microsoft pitches pay-to-patch reboot reduction subscription for Windows Server 2025 Free consulting We were asked about preventing changes to archived files. See our contact page for ways to get in touch.