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Windows XP SP3 Slips to 2007

Microsoft has quietly moved the delivery date of the next service pack for Windows XP to the second half of next year.

Customer Contact: How Much Is Too Much?

Everybody knows you need to reach out and touch your customers. The tricky part is figuring out just how often you can do so before you cross the line between attentive and annoying.

Microsoft's Small Business Specialist Designation: What's in It for You?

Plenty -- as long as you combine it with a solid strategy to overcome SMBs' inherent fear of investing in IT.

Winning the Linux Wars

Competing with Linux once filled Microsoft partners with dread, but now many are taking on the open source operating system with growing self-confidence -- and success. Here are the tactics for winning the fight.

Private Eyes

Microsoft leads an industry-wide struggle to balance customer privacy and business value.

I Spy

An industry alliance formally defines "spyware,"a move that should help companies combat insidious intrusions.

Finding the Opportunity in Licensing

Deepen your relationship with customers and Microsoft at the same time.

Give Your Prospects Personas

How persona-based marketing can be used to full effect to aim your message at the right target.

Getting More out of Active Directory

Go ahead -- you can call 'em the "5 Golden Truths of Active Directory"

Open Warfare

Microsoft and Massachusetts continue sparring over file formats.

December Vista Tech Preview Bows

As promised, after skipping November, Microsoft began shipping the December Windows Vista community technology preview (CTP) to customers and partners this week. Among other features, the latest build debuts a slew of new security capabilities.

Spies in Every Corner

These tools help eliminate spyware, keep your systems clean and running efficiently and—most importantly—protect vital information.

Spyware Meets Its Match -- Almost

Microsoft's anti-spyware tool works well enough, but some readers question its categorization and detection capabilities.

SQL 2005: The Integrated Stack Is Back

Is all this integration among Microsoft components good for customers?

Getting the Most out of SMS

Tips and tricks from an SMS veteran to help you recoup your investment in Microsoft's System Management Server.