Microsoft claims it is betting the company on .NET -- rearchitecting everything around the platform/initiative/catch phrase. ENT assesses Microsoft's progress in the year since the term .NET was officially uttered.
Problem allows user-level access, giving spammers a chance to use other organizations' systems for bulk mailings. Microsoft issued a patch.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 06, 2001
A "time bomb" bug in Visual Studio .NET Beta 2 will cause problems with the design-time environment after July 31. Microsoft is sending testers an upgrade to the Visual Studio Enterprise Architect beta software.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 06, 2001
Microsoft announced a lower-cost word processor and e-mail package for Mac users on Thursday.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 05, 2001
IDC is signaling that its current projections for global IT spending may be as much as $150 billion too high, based on recent economic problems in Europe.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 05, 2001
NetIQ this week moved to roll its security products together into a complete security solution. The strategy incorporates some products from its recent acquisition, WebTrends.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 05, 2001
The first Release Candidate for Windows XP is available. The milestone marks the first look at Microsoft's next-generation client operating system in its feature-complete form.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 03, 2001
Although the outcome of the antitrust proceedings against Microsoft Corp. may appear to be anything but certain, legal experts concur that in the near term, at least, events in the case should for the most part be predictable.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 03, 2001
While a federal appeals court’s decision to vacate Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson’s ordered break up of Microsoft Corp. may have surprised some industry watchers, many IT managers say that they saw it coming.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 03, 2001
Court's findings on product tying mean Microsoft could face more than the usual technical obstacles to getting Windows XP out the door Oct. 25, some industry observers say.
- By Scott Bekker
- July 03, 2001
The next version of Windows is a worthy upgrade from Windows 2000, addressing several weaknesses and adding needed functionality. A Windows expert briefs you on the features and the limitations.
- By Bill Boswell
- July 01, 2001
These Windows 2000 administration tools will help you get through the day more quickly.
- By Harry Brelsford
- July 01, 2001
Hey, Redmond! When it comes to the latest, take the time to make sure it’s the greatest.
- By Em C. Pea
- July 01, 2001
With so many roads to choose from, which certification path should you follow?
- By Steve Crandall
- July 01, 2001
Some quick basics about Windows XP, including reliability and recoverability.
- By Todd Logan
- July 01, 2001
By digging into the advanced capabilities of classes, you can harness the power of VBScript and do some pretty darn amazing things.
- By Chris Brooke
- July 01, 2001
CAs play a vital role in managing identity between networks and aren’t difficult to install—as long as you plan wisely.
- By Michael Chacon
- July 01, 2001
As a company grows, so does its need for fast, secure connectivity. Enter ISA Server, a caching firewall that also serves as a nifty VPN endpoint.
- By Roberta Bragg
- July 01, 2001
Digging into practice questions reveals strategies that may help you pass the Windows 2000 Professional exam.
- By James Carrion
- July 01, 2001
Has your training center hugged you today?
- By Dian Schaffhauser
- July 01, 2001