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    Microsoft Gives Storage Server R2 Status Update

    Microsoft gave a minor status update to its “universal distributed storage” vision at this week’s Storage Networking World conference in Orlando, Fla. 10/26/2005

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    New Utility Organizes Startup Tasks

    German utility developer 1-abc.net is shipping a new tool designed to simplify management of Windows startup folder options for end users. 10/26/2005

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    Microsoft Business Scorecard Manager Coming Next Week

    Microsoft's will ship the first version of its server-based business scorecarding application on Nov. 1. 10/26/2005

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    Microsoft Unveils New Cert Structure

    On Tuesday, Microsoft officially released a detailed roadmap for its Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist and Microsoft Certified Professional Developer Certifications. 10/25/2005

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    MCP for the New Generation

    Microsoft says new-gen program's aim is to simplify the cert process and reduce costs and training time. 10/25/2005

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    Updated Security Tool Looks Inside E-mail Attachments

    Nemx is shipping version 2.0 of its secure e-mail and content protection product for corporate Exchange environments. 10/25/2005

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    Centeris Blends Windows and Linux

    A venture capital firm stocked with ex-Microsofties is funding a new Windows/Linux interoperability company. 10/24/2005

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    Partner Watch, Oct. 24

    IntraLearn Software partners with WestNet Learning to provide a centralized hosted system to deliver e-learning courses via a managed portal. 10/24/2005

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    VMware Offers Free Player

    VMware is beta testing a free “player” that lets users run virtual machines and evaluate software without having to first purchase the company’s full-scale virtualization platform. 10/24/2005

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    IT Weekly Roundup, Oct. 21

    From the business wires this week: grid computing software, NAC solutions, SATA RAID storage systems and a Windows XP Media Center. 10/21/2005

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    Analysts: PC Shipments Still Growing Strong

    Shipments of new PCs rose at a healthy rate during the third quarter of 2005, according to two leading analyst firms. Both Gartner and IDC put unit shipment growth at 17 percent compared to the year-ago quarter. 10/20/2005

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    Second Release Candidate Posted for Windows Server 2003 R2

    Microsoft this week posted the second release candidate of Windows Server 2003 Release 2 for download. 10/20/2005

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    Microsoft 'Istanbul' on the Move

    A new Microsoft Office Communicator client for Windows mobile devices entered beta testing on Thursday. 10/20/2005

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    Siebel Introduces .NET-based CRM Tool

    At its customer conference in Boston this week, Siebel Systems announced the availability of a new line of custom application development tools, including one especially designed to take advantage of Microsoft’s soon-to-be-released Visual Studio 2005. 10/20/2005

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    Exchange Server 2003 SP2 Available

    Microsoft posted Exchange Server 2003 Service Pack 2 to the Web on Wednesday. 10/19/2005

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    Vista October CTP Bundles Self-healing Capabilities, Integrated AntiSpyware

    Microsoft this week released a second Community Technology Preview for Windows Vista that includes self-healing capabilities, big changes for Internet Explorer and hints of an integrated Windows AntiSpyware. 10/19/2005

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    Microsoft Reorg Marries Partner and Small Business Groups

    At first blush, they may seem a bit like the odd couple. But Microsoft believes its partner and small-business divisions were made for each other. 10/19/2005

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    Microsoft Learning, Microsoft Partners Coming Together

    Microsoft is preparing to announce some structural changes to the Microsoft Learning program that will benefit Microsoft Certified Partner members. 10/19/2005

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    Analyst: Expect to Pay Less for Desktop Security

    A Gartner analyst predicts Microsoft will charge less than $15 per user per year for its new anti-malware product and recommends that enterprises immediately leverage Microsoft's entry into the desktop security market to win concessions from competitors. 10/19/2005

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    VMware Discusses Plans for Virtualization Offerings

    VMware this week unveiled the feature set for the next versions of two of its flagship virtualization products in an announcement that coincided with its annual conference being held in Las Vegas. 10/18/2005

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    Intel’s Roadmap – Confusing But On Track

    A little more than a year ago, Intel gave customers and analysts a peek at its roadmap for both the Xeon and Itanium 2 architectures. This month, at an event highlighted by an appearance by legendary comedian Carl Reiner, executives of Santa Clara, Calif.-based Intel gave a status update that basically has them on track. 10/18/2005

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    Microsoft Learning, Microsoft Partners Coming Together

    Two groups to become more closely aligned; new "blended training" tools also being added. 10/18/2005

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    Computer Associates Ships SMB Protection Suites

    Computer Associates is shipping release 2 of its Protection Suites for small and medium-sized businesses, and has expanded the offering to include six separate products to address specific market segments. 10/18/2005

  • A New Vista on SA for Windows

    Is Software Assurance on the desktop really for you (or anyone)? 10/17/2005

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    Partner Watch, Oct. 14

    California State University selects Softricity’s SoftGrid application virtualization platform to run Chancellor’s Office’s apps. 10/14/2005

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    IT Weekly Roundup, Oct. 14

    From the business wires this week: a patch management system, a software licensing solution and remote access software for help desk technicians. 10/14/2005

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    MCT Program Re-Up Moved to April 2006

    One other change: MCTs with tenure excused from meeting minimum training delivery requirements. 10/13/2005

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    Citrix Plans 'Constellation' to Coincide with Windows Longhorn

    At its iForum conference in Las Vegas this week, Citrix unveiled a major technology initiative that will provide the foundations for “next generation” virtualization products it plans to introduce in the same timeframe as Microsoft’s Windows “Longhorn” server. 10/13/2005

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    Citrix Ships 64-bit Presentation Server

    Citrix Systems is shipping an update to its flagship Presentation Server product that adds support for 64-bit memory addressing technology in Windows Server 2003 x64 Editions, the company told attendees at its iForum conference in Las Vegas this week. 10/13/2005

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    Microsoft, Yahoo! Announce IM Interop Deal

    Microsoft Corp. and Yahoo! announced an initiative on Wednesday to make MSN Messenger and Yahoo! Messenger compatible with each other. 10/12/2005

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    Microsoft Offers Small Business Package with a Partner Twist

    Microsoft on Monday unveiled two new financial incentives designed to get U.S. small businesses more deeply invested in Microsoft infrastructure – while helping partners in the process. 10/12/2005

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    Kahuna Gets Bigger

    MSN is expanding the beta program for the next generation of its Hotmail Web-based e-mail service, known by the code-name "Kahuna." 10/11/2005

  • In-Depth

    10 Exchange Migration Tips

    Use these helpful tips to ensure your move to Exchange 2003 goes smoothly. 10/11/2005

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    RealNetworks, Microsoft Reach Settlement

    Longtime technology rivals RealNetworks and Microsoft on Tuesday settled their antitrust case and created a new partnership in digital music and games in a deal valued at $761 million to RealNetworks. 10/11/2005

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    Microsoft Releases 9 Security Bulletins

    Three of the Patch Tuesday bulletins are critical. 10/11/2005

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    Discount Office, XP Bundle Created for Small Businesses

    Microsoft also offers to help small businesses pay Microsoft partners for deployment consulting and services. 10/10/2005

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    Navision SP1 Available with New Employee Portal

    The first service pack for Microsoft Business Solutions-Navision 4.0 became available to some customers on Monday, marking the start of a tiered release. 10/10/2005

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    IT Weekly Roundup, Oct. 7

    From the business wires this week: software for documenting your network’s assets and vulnerabilities, a solution for joining heterogeneous systems to Active Directory, and network time servers. 10/07/2005

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    Get Used to Windows XP SP2 -- SP3 Looks to be a Long Way Off

    The official position out of Microsoft on Windows XP Service Pack 3 is, Yes we're working on SP3, and stop asking about it. 10/07/2005

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    EC Appoints Advisor to Monitor Microsoft

    Professor Neil Barrett, a computer scientist and specialist in researching Internet crime, will serve as a technical advisor to the European Commission on questions of Microsoft's compliance with the EC's 2004 decision against Microsoft. 10/07/2005

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    Windows XP SP2 Hotfix Posted for SBP-2 Problem

    A hotfix was posted to the Microsoft Download Center on Friday for users who ran into trouble with Serial Bus Protocol 2 devices after installing Windows XP Service Pack 2. 10/07/2005

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    Newspaper: Microsoft-Time Warner Resume AOL Talks

    Time Warner Inc. and Microsoft Corp. have restarted discussions about forming an alliance of their Internet units, America Online and MSN, the Wall Street Journal reported in its Friday editions. 10/07/2005

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    Nine Security Fixes Coming on Patch Tuesday

    Get ready for a huge Microsoft Patch Tuesday next week. The Microsoft Security Response Center is preparing nine security bulletins, according to its Thursday night advance notification e-mail. 10/07/2005

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    Windows XP N Stands for 'No Sales'

    A senior Microsoft official in the United Kingdom confirmed this week that no computer manufacturers took up the option to install Windows XP N, the operating system Microsoft created in response to the European Commission decision against it. 10/07/2005

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    EC Sniffing Around Microsoft's Security Plans

    The European Commission, which proved with its 497 million Euro fine and behavioral restrictions last year to be a formidable antitrust adversary for Microsoft, is showing interest in the American software giant's security plans. 10/07/2005

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    Partner Watch, Oct. 7

    Texas picks Winternals Software to provide system recovery solution. 10/07/2005

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    Microsoft to Add Homegrown A-V Engine to Sybari Antigen

    Microsoft's first major release of the product since buying Sybari earlier this year will enter beta testing in the first half of 2006. 10/06/2005

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    Microsoft Unveils Unified A-V, Anti-Spyware Product for Corporations

    Microsoft on Thursday formally unveiled its much-anticipated corporate client protection software that combines the anti-virus and spyware technologies the company has been developing since purchasing GeCAD Software in mid-2003 and Giant Company Software in late 2004. 10/06/2005

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    Altiris Joins the Virtualization Land Rush

    Lifecycle management tool vendor Altiris says it is readying a virtualization product for release later this year aimed at driving down support costs and making operations more efficient by eliminating application conflicts. 10/06/2005

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    Windows Small Business Server 2003 for the Enterprise IT Admin?

    As an enterprise IT pro, you may think Microsoft Windows Small Business Server 2003 is beneath you. For most of the needs of your enterprise organization, that's true. But in cases where you might want to install SBS, say for a home business on the side, your enterprise experience with Microsoft products might blind you to useful features and expose you to common gotchas in this unique server. 10/05/2005

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