The following items were
selected by David Stuart of collegebuys.org from “Windows Platform News,” Issue
10, May 14, 2002, distributed electronically by Microsoft. “Windows Platform
News” is an insider’s guide to the Microsoft Windows family of products. To see
the archived past issues or to subscribe, go to
http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWSXP/newsletter/wpn_archive/default.asp
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WINDOWS XP NEWS
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Licensing Programs Change After July 31: Understand Your Options Now
http://www.microsoft.com/licensing/programs/sa/saprepare.asp
Enroll your existing licenses in Software Assurance, a simpler way for
Microsoft Volume Licensing customers to obtain and manage the latest and most
innovative Microsoft products.
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WINDOWS 2000 NEWS
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Cumulative Patch for Internet
Information Services
http://www.microsoft.com/redirect.asp?PageID=134&PARAM=W2KSTS2&TARGET=/security/security_bulletins/ms02018_iis.asp
If you're running Internet Information Server (IIS) 5.0, be sure to download this
patch. This update addresses several newly discovered security vulnerabilities
affecting IIS and incorporates all previous updates for IIS.
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UNIX and Windows Interoperability: Now
We're Talking
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/sfu/
Windows Services for UNIX version 3.0 provides a full range of cross-platform
services for integrating Windows into existing UNIX-based environments.
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Lock Down and Secure Windows 2000-Based
Server Systems
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/security/prodtech/windows/windows2000/staysecure/Default.asp
System administrators: use this guide to find the information you need to
minimize an attack from avoidable malicious code (such as viruses and Trojan
horses), unauthorized access, and data theft.
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Windows 2000 Print Services http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/technologies/fileandprint/print/default.asp
In an IT environment, print servers don't get the attention afforded to more
glamorous networking capabilities. But these workhorses are critical to smooth
business operations. Learn more about Windows 2000 print services, and best
practices for upgrades and deployments.
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ENTERPRISE SERVERS NEWS
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Putting the Server Pieces Together
http://www.microsoft.com/servers/evaluation/interop.asp
This animated video describes several pieces of the Microsoft .NET Enterprise
Servers, introducing each product and demonstrating how they work together in a
business-to-consumer online transaction solution and a fully automated
business-to-business transaction solution.
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Learn About SQL Server Benefits in a
Flash
http://www.microsoft.com/sql/techinfo/bi/bidemo.asp
This demo takes an in-depth look at the core business intelligence features and
functionality of Microsoft SQL Server(TM).
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Exchange Server Top Knowledge Base
Articles
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/treeview/default.asp?url=/technet/prodtechnol/exchange/deploy/confeat/ExcTopKB.asp
Review frequently accessed Knowledge Base articles designed to help you solve
your toughest Exchange problems. The articles include pointers to service
packs, release notes, and other fixes.
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SOFTWARE TRIAL CENTER
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Windows Messenger Update for Windows XP
http://messenger.microsoft.com/default.asp?client=0&FinishURL=%2Fdownloads%2Frelease%2Easp%3Freleaseid%3D34672%26area%3Dtop%26ordinal%3D1%26redirect%3Dno
Make voice calls from your computer to a phone anywhere in the world, hold
video conversations, and take advantage of several ease-of-use enhancements
like grouping your contact list, new task-based menus, and new emoticons.
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Microsoft PowerToys for Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/downloads/powertoys.asp?FinishURL=%2Fdownloads%2Frelease%2Easp%3Freleaseid%3D38291%26area%3Dtop%26ordinal%3D6%26redirect%3Dno
They're back! PowerToys are additional programs that developers work on after a
product has been released to manufacturing. They add fun and functionality to
the Windows experience.
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Windows Installer Redistributable for
Windows NT 4.0 and 2000 http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/release.asp?releaseid=32832&area=top&ordinal=8
The Microsoft Windows Installer is an application installation and management
service. Instmsi.exe is the redistributable package for installing or upgrading
Windows Installer.
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Download .NET Enterprise Server Trial
Products
http://www.microsoft.com/servers/evaluation/trial/default.asp
..NET Enterprise Servers provide the tools to quickly integrate systems and
processes, while containing costs. See for yourself by running the trial
software. Microsoft servers are enterprise-ready, delivering the reliability,
performance, scalability, and manageability your company needs.
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Looking for a Product Update? Find It
All at the Microsoft Download Center
http://www.microsoft.com/downloads
Begin your visit by scanning three areas: This Week's Top Downloads, as
determined by visitors to Microsoft.com; Featured Downloads, selected downloads
that may be of special interest and value; and New Downloads, just a few of the
many new releases at Microsoft.com.
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EVENTS & SEMINARS
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Help Your Developers Learn .NET
http://www.microsoft.com/redirect.asp?PageID=181&PARAM=CTCNW14&TARGET=http://www.trainingtour.net/microsoft/prodoas/redir?kc=0114
Join a top Microsoft certified trainer in a city near you for two days of
intensive training. Advance your knowledge and learn how to rapidly build
applications and XML Web services using Visual Studio(R) .NET and the .NET
Framework.
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Build Secure and Scalable Solutions for the Networked World
http://portals.devx.com/SummitDays/Door/6421
Brought to you by Microsoft, Intel, and DevelopMentor, the .NET Summit will
show your developers how to design secure and scalable enterprise applications,
write code that can withstand repeated attacks, avoid catastrophic mistakes,
and test applications for security flaws.
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Get Your Developers Ahead of the Curve with Intensive Microsoft .NET Training
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/offers/dotnetoffer.asp
Sign up for two days of training that will enhance your skills, make you
more competitive, and prepare you to build applications and XML Web services
using Microsoft Visual Studio .NET.
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