Microsoft Stock Down After Antitrust Finding

Microsoft's stock closed Friday at 91-9/16 but at the close of trading today was at 89-15/16, closing down only 1-9/16 from Friday's close. The drop was less than had been expected. 11/08/1999

Zona Research: Browser War Over

In a study that gives credence to federal judge Thomas Penfield Jackson's finding that Microsoft is a monopoly in the Web browser market, Zona Research has released its final browser study and declared the end of an era. 11/08/1999

Rational Announces E-Development Tool

Judge: Microsoft is a Monopoly

In his long-awaited "Findings of Fact" in the U.S. Department of Justice antitrust case against Microsoft Corp., District Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson flatly calls Microsoft a monopoly and asserts that the company has stifled innovation in the computer industry. 11/05/1999

Finding Not Favorable to Microsoft

Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson has released a finding of fact on the Microsoft case. 11/05/1999

Fortner Makes Complex Data Access Easier

November 5, 1999 11/05/1999

Print Spooler Bug Fixed by Microsoft

Microsoft Corp. released a patch today that eliminates a security vulnerability in Windows NT 4.0. The vulnerability could allow a user to cause the print spooler to crash, or to run arbitrary code on an NT machine. 11/04/1999

IBM, etNetworks to Broaden Educational Reach

Today IBM announced a partnership with etNetworks Inc., a business education broadcasting company, to launch the IBM Learning Services Network, a satellite-based learning tool. 11/03/1999

WRQ Wants Piece of Wall Data Action Too

The WRQ Open Door Program offers Wall Data Rumba and Cyberprise customers in North America the opportunity to receive the corresponding Reflection product, with the matching number of per-seat licenses for free. 11/03/1999

St. Bernard Releases System Activity Manager 2.0

ADIC Ships Tape Library with NAS Connectivity Features

Advanced Digital Information Corp. today released what the company claims is the first tape storage platform to ship with network attached storage (NAS) connectivity capabilities. 11/02/1999

3Com Announces New LAN Products

November 2, 1999 11/02/1999

Intel Moves Further Into Networking Space with Upgraded VPN Suite

Intel's purchase of Shiva Corp. has enabled Intel to make a stronger move into the VPN market. 11/02/1999

IDC: User Interest in RASS Software Growing

International Data Corp. today reported that user interest in reliability/availability/scalability serverware (RASS) software, and user interest in clustering software as a special type of RASS software are growing. 11/02/1999

Oracle, Siemens Team Up on E-Business Directory Standard

Oracle Corp. and Siemens Information and Communication Networks have agreed to co-develop an integrated, Internet standards-based meta directory solution that will overcome disparate corporate directories that contain information on different parts of a business. 11/02/1999

Packeteer Teams With Compaq, Others in ASP Initiative

Packeteer Inc. has announced technology and service integration agreements with several leading companies as part of its application service provider (ASP) Initiative to bring comprehensive managed applications solutions to ASPs. 11/02/1999

Tacit Knowledge Systems Launches Rich Knowledge E-Mail Application

Imagination Engineer

The NT Resource Kit Supplement 4 is packed with cool new tools, including this little gem that lets you do anything from network diagramming to full-blown computer-aided design. 11/01/1999

Brocade Unveils Entry-Level Fibre Channel Switches

November 1, 1999 11/01/1999

Last-Ditch Fix-Its

Repairing systems with old ERDs can spell trouble. If you don’t want to reinstall the machines and restore from tape, try these steps. 11/01/1999

Readers Write

Our stalwart columnist tackles your toughest security questions. 11/01/1999

You Can Always Get What You Want

Even with an MCSE title and plenty of experience in hand, negotiating for a top salary and plenty of perks can be tough. Here are some tips on how to walk away from the table a winner. 11/01/1999

Novell Enhances GroupWise

Save Admin Time with Scripting

If you had a wish list for the WSH, it might look like XLNT 2.0. 11/01/1999

Peeking Under the Hood

Battle cry for the new millenium: Free the APIs! 11/01/1999

IBM Announces New Rich Media Software

Another Shot at the Gold

Microsoft has raised the bar on the MCSE title. Will you attempt to clear it? 11/01/1999

Office Savvy

Proving you can create Office 2000 solutions for this exam requires thinking outside the product box. 11/01/1999

Microsoft Helps in Distribution of Antivirus Software for Y2K

Today, several antivirus vendors banded together with Microsoft Corp. to provide free, fully functional anti-virus software to companies preparing for Y2K. 11/01/1999

New Windows 2000 Track Offers Opportunities

The new Windows 2000 track for MCSEs stresses enterprise complexity because it’s based on key findings from a survey of 2,800 IT professionals worldwide. 11/01/1999

STC Releases New E-Business Enabler

Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6 Available

Download the latest service pack for Windows NT 4.0, which includes Year 2000 updates. 10/29/1999

Malicious Code Exploit Discovered in Microsoft Office

Finjan Software announced that they have discovered a new exploit involving Microsoft Windows scrap files that could be used to deliver Trojan attacks. 10/29/1999

StorageTek Reports Third-Quarter Loss, Will Cut 1,500-1,750 Jobs

Storage Technology Corp. has announced that due to significant third-quarter losses, the company will begin a major restructuring plan resulting in the loss of 1,500 to 1,750 jobs. 10/28/1999

MessageWise Releases Latest "Touchless" Management Tool

October 28, 1999 10/28/1999

Windows 2000 to Launch Feb. 17

Microsoft confirmed Tuesday that it will launch Windows 2000 on Feb. 17 at the IDG World Expo's Windows 2000 Conference and Expo in Las Vegas. 10/28/1999

Winternals Software Introduces Windows Disk Utilities

Microsoft Releases XML Developer Kit

Continuing its heavy adoption of XML, Microsoft Corp. today made available the Microsoft Windows DNA XML Developer Resource Kit CD. 10/27/1999

MCP Magazine Site Changes

Beginning November 1, MCP Magazine plans to make some changes to its Web site to make special content available to MCPs only. These changes take effect as part of Microsoft's new MCP benefits. 10/27/1999

IBM Introduces Linear Tape-Open Technology Drives

October 27, 1999 10/27/1999

IBM to Deliver New Range of Products, Services, and Support for Network-Based Applications

IBM Corp. announced today that it will enable service provider companies to increase their revenues by offering new, higher-value services to business customers. 10/27/1999

FAQ: Changes on Nov. 1 to MCP Magazine Online

FAQ: Changes on Nov. 1 to MCP Magazine Online 10/27/1999

SP6 Hits Premier Customer Site

Microsoft Corp. has posted Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 6 for premier customers, meaning the OS patch is likely to be available for the rest of the world shortly. SP6 has been in beta testing for several months. 10/27/1999

Unisys Unveils 32-way ‘Intel Mainframe’

NEW YORK -- Unisys Corp. unveiled what it calls an "Intel mainframe," a 32-processor server that represents an opportunity for Microsoft Corp. to get customers onto Windows 2000 Datacenter Server in greater than 8-way configurations. 10/27/1999

Windows 2000 Hitting Shelves February 2000

Microsoft Corp. has set a launch date for its eagerly anticipated Windows 2000 operating system. While Windows 2000 Professional, Server and Advanced Server will all be released to manufacturing by the end of the year, general retail, channel and OEM availability has been set for February 17, 2000. 10/27/1999

Avnet Offers Enterprise Backup and Disaster Recovery Solution

October 26, 1999 10/26/1999

IXC Communications, Conxion Announce IP Network Backup Agreement

IXC Communications Inc., a network services and telecommunications provider, and Conxion Corp., an independent ISP, have announced a multiyear, total IP network backup agreement. 10/26/1999

Have Questions on Changes to Windows 2000 MCSE Track?

MCP Magazine will be hosting a one-hour moderated online chat with Microsoft to discuss recently-announced Windows 2000-related changes to the MCSE and MCDBA tracks. 10/26/1999

Microsoft Announces ASP Partnership, Tools at ISPCON

At ISPcon this week in San Jose, California, Microsoft Corp. announced a partnership with Cisco Systems Inc. to provide application service providers (ASPs) with an end-to-end solution for deploying outsourced applications and services. 10/26/1999

Dell Extends SAN Product Line, Adds Compaq Server Support

Dell Computer Corp. today extended its line of Windows NT Storage Area Network (SAN) products. 10/25/1999