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.NET Anniversary

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.

Default Vulnerability Discovered in W2K SMTP Service

Problem allows user-level access, giving spammers a chance to use other organizations' systems for bulk mailings. Microsoft issued a patch.

Visual Studio .NET Beta Has Time-Bomb Bug

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.

Microsoft Unveils Word Processing & E-mail Package for Mac Clients

Microsoft announced a lower-cost word processor and e-mail package for Mac users on Thursday.

IDC: Worsening European Economy Could Drive Down IT Market

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.

NetIQ Packages its Security Products

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.

Windows XP RC1 Out

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.

Tea Leaf Time: What's Next in the Antitrust Case?

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.

Users Greet Antitrust Decision with a Yawn

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.

A Bundle of Trouble? Implications Persist for XP, .NET

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.

Sonic Boom! Windows 2002 Smashes the Barrier

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.

Administrative Tools Folder Exposed

These Windows 2000 administration tools will help you get through the day more quickly.

XPerience the Delays

Hey, Redmond! When it comes to the latest, take the time to make sure it’s the greatest.

The Road Best Traveled

With so many roads to choose from, which certification path should you follow?

Windows XP: The Most Stable Desktop OS Yet

Some quick basics about Windows XP, including reliability and recoverability.

Class Rules

By digging into the advanced capabilities of classes, you can harness the power of VBScript and do some pretty darn amazing things.

Respecting Authority

CAs play a vital role in managing identity between networks and aren’t difficult to install—as long as you plan wisely.

Digging a Tunnel

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.

Questioning Success, Part 1

Digging into practice questions reveals strategies that may help you pass the Windows 2000 Professional exam.

Learning Curves

Has your training center hugged you today?