The following items were
selected by David Stuart of collegebuys.org from “Windows Platform News,” Issue
16, August 6, 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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Common Windows 98 Tasks Are Easier with Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/evaluation/whyupgrade/sidebyside/default.asp
See for yourself how
Microsoft(r) Windows(r) XP stacks up against Windows 98. Check out these
animations for real-life examples of how much easier common tasks can be with
Windows XP.
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Have Questions About Compatibility Resources and
Information? Get Answers Here.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/compatibility/default.asp
Whether you are a home
user with a new computer, an administrator preparing to deploy Windows XP in a
business environment, or a developer writing applications for Windows XP, this
page can help you find answers about compatibility.
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Multiboot with Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/using/howto/gettingstarted/multiboot.asp
Learn how to multiboot --
install two or more operating systems on your computer, and then choose the one
that you want to use each time you restart -- with Windows XP. You can
configure your computer to start Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT, and
either Windows 95 or Windows 98.
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Learn About Wireless LAN Technologies and Windows XP
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/techinfo/planning/wirelesslan/default.asp
Windows XP will play an
important role in providing wireless solutions with support for zero
configuration, 802.1x security, and other innovations. Read how wireless networking
and wireless LANs can extend the freedom of a network user, solve problems
associated with hard-wired networks, and in some cases, reduce network
deployment costs.
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Visit the Desktop Deployment Resource Center
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/officexp/deploy/default.asp
This site provides you
with the best Microsoft references, tools, services, peer support, practices,
and training for desktop migration. Resources are indexed by product, company
size, and migration stage.
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WINDOWS
2000 NEWS
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Preview Windows .NET Server
http://www.microsoft.com/windows.netserver/preview/default.mspx
Sign up now to receive
free trial software for Windows .NET Server Release Candidate 1 -- via CD or
download. Read about the Customer Preview Program, available in English only.
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Read the Book: Plan and Deploy Directory and Security Services
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/WindowsNetServer/Evaluate/CPP/Reskit/ADSec/default.asp
This book of the
Microsoft Windows .NET Server Deployment Guide leads you through the design and
deployment process for directory services, including upgrading and
restructuring domains; it also discusses distributed security services,
including public key infrastructure and smart cards.
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Install the Windows 2000 SP3 Release
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/downloads/servicepacks/sp3/default.asp
Windows 2000 Service Pack
3 (SP3) provides the latest updates to the Windows 2000 family of operating
systems. These updates are a collection of fixes in the following areas:
application compatibility, operating system reliability, security, and setup.
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Windows Advanced Server Limited Edition 1.2 Announced
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/64bit/default.asp
Microsoft announced the
upcoming availability of Windows Advanced Server, Limited Edition 1.2, as well
as the future support of Intel's Itanium 2 processor in 64-bit versions of
Windows .NET Server products.
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Windows Services for UNIX 3.0 Now Available
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/sfu/howtobuy/default.asp
Windows Services for UNIX
3.0 is now available in standard Microsoft distribution channels for customers
to order and receive. Visit this site for purchase information.
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Visit the Updated Windows 2000 Performance and Scalability
Site
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/server/evaluation/performance/default.asp
Read the latest analyst
reports, white papers, case studies, reviews, articles, and more! This site
will become the repository for the latest performance and scalability
information.
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ENTERPRISE
SERVERS NEWS
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Convert Your Applications to Microsoft SQL Server
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/prodtechnol/sql/deploy/upgrdmigrate/INFMXSQL.asp
Learn how to migrate from
Informix to Microsoft SQL Server(tm). The application migration process can
appear complicated. Rely on this article to help you navigate the process.
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Watch the Microsoft Content Management Server 2002 Demo
http://www.microsoft.com/cmserver/evaluation/demo.htm
Microsoft Content
Management Server 2002 will provide customers with a faster, easier, and more
cost-effective way to create, deploy, and maintain mission-critical,
content-rich Web sites. Watch this six-minute demo to learn more.
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EVENTS
& SEMINARS
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Sign Up for the Media 9 Series Technical Summit
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/events/wmsummit/default.asp
Don't miss this ultimate
"how-to" conference -- in Los Angeles, September 5 - 6, 2002. Packed
with fast-paced, interactive sessions led by Microsoft program managers and
developers, this conference will outline what is new with the next generation
digital media platform Windows Media 9 Series, formerly code-named
"Corona."
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Make Plans to Attend Windows .NET Server DevCon
http://microsoft.com/ServerDevCon
Microsoft Windows .NET
Server DevCon, coming to Seattle September 3 - 6, 2002, is the premier
conference to learn everything about writing scalable, trustworthy enterprise
applications for the Windows server family. Designed for ISV developers and
architects, enterprises and system integrators, DevCon offers more than 100
highly technical sessions and provides the best training opportunity on all the
new features of Windows .NET Server.
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Attend the Second Annual International IT Service
Management Summit
http://www.itsmfevent.com
The complete program for
the second Annual International IT Service Management Summit -- September 23 -
25 -- has been announced. This event is dedicated to educating IT and business
executives on how standardized processes and best practices can be applied
across the entire range of IT support and delivery functions to deliver
superior services, reduce risks, and manage costs. A special discount for
Microsoft attendees and customers is available.
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View Support WebCasts
These free, live Internet
broadcasts are available to all Microsoft customers. No need to sign up or
register in advance -- simply log on at the time of the show.
August 13: Microsoft Windows: System Administration
Scripting in the Windows Environment
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/webcasts/wc081302/wcblurb081302.asp
August 14: Microsoft Systems Management Server: An
Introduction to Software Update Management Using SMS 2.0
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/webcasts/wc081402/wcblurb081402.asp
August 15: Microsoft Office XP: Deploying Service Pack 2
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/webcasts/wc081502/wcblurb081502.asp
August 20: Microsoft Systems Management Server:
Understanding SMS 2003 Querying and Reporting
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=/servicedesks/webcasts/wc082002/wcblurb082002.asp
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Online Chats
http://msdn.microsoft.com/chats/
Participate in live, real
time Q&As with Microsoft product/technology experts.
August 13: Becoming a Help Power User
August 14: Windows XP Embedded
August 15: Programming in C#
August 15: Windows XP Error Reporting Functionality
August 20: Windows Installer Service (MSI)
August 20: Rich Editing User Interface in Windows Forms:
The PropertyGrid Control
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Energize Your Enterprise at MEC 2002
http://www.microsoft.com/corpevents/mec2002/
Attend the essential
Microsoft infrastructure conference, October 8 - 11 in Anaheim, California.
Learn how to fully optimize your Windows and Exchange deployments as you plan
for the future at more than 200 technical sessions and hands-on labs. Be one of
the first 1,000 to register and receive a MEC DVD -- a US$695 value -- free!
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SPECIAL
OFFERS
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Cut Costs: Order the Free Windows Platform Manageability
Kit
http://www.windowsmanageability.com/default.asp?pin=man2
If your organization is
located in the United States and has at least 50 PCs, you can order trial
versions of Microsoft products that will boost the efficiency of your IT
department. The products will help centralize your work, speed up your critical
management functions, and make the Windows 2000 platform more reliable and
scalable than ever.
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AND ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
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your area, visit
http://microsoft.com/usa
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