The following items were
selected by David Stuart of collegebuys.org/schoolbuys.org from “Windows Platform News,” Issue
35 (May 27), 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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Free Yourself: Win a
Smart Display
http://www.microsoft.com/windows/smartdisplay/sweepstakes.asp
Enter the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Powered Smart Display
sweepstakes to win the wireless monitor that lets you access your computer from
anywhere in your home.
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Compare Windows XP to
Windows 98
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/evaluation/whyupgrade/sidebyside/default.asp
Windows XP improves on Windows 98 by making even the most
common, everyday tasks easier and faster to accomplish.
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Windows Server 2003
News
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Get the Windows
Server 2003 Evaluation Kit
http://microsoft.com/WindowsServer2003/evaluation/trial/default.mspx
Be among the first to receive a copy of Microsoft Windows
Server(TM) 2003. As a special promotional offer, Windows Server 2003 Evaluation
Kits will be shipped at no charge to customers in the United States, through
July 31, 2003. Fees will apply if customers choose to receive their shipment
through express methods.
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Assess Your Readiness
with Microsoft Skills Assessment
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/assessment/
Evaluate your skills for Windows Server 2003 and get a personalized
learning plan to help you stay competitive in today's market.
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View Windows Server 2003 Demos
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/demos/default.mspx
See Windows Server 2003 features in action with these online
Flash demos.
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Windows Server News
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Microsoft Rolls Out a
New Brand, Windows Server System
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2003/apr03/04-16flessner.asp
Learn why Microsoft is introducing the Windows Server System
brand, how .NET is integrated throughout Windows Server System, and why this
server infrastructure offering is important to customers.
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Download Systems
Management Server SP5
http://microsoft.com/smserver/downloads/20/servicepacks/sms20sp5/default.asp
SMS 2.0 Service Pack 5 which provides updates for client
installation and discovery, hardware and software inventory, remote control,
and software metering, as well as software distribution and security.
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Get Ready for
Microsoft Operations Manager 2004
http://microsoft.com/mom/evaluation/future/mom2004.asp
Learn how the enhancements in Microsoft Operations Manager
2004 will benefit medium- and large-sized companies by delivering comprehensive
event management, proactive monitoring and alerting, reporting, and trend
analysis.
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Events & Seminars
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Register for Office
Manageability Webcasts
http://microsoft.com/management/training/webcasts.asp
Tune in to the new Microsoft Manageability Webcast Series to
learn how to realize the benefits of your Windows-based environment, as well as
smooth your transition to Windows Server 2003.
Don't Miss These
Webcasts
These free Internet broadcasts are available to all
Microsoft customers. It is sometimes necessary to register in advance.
June 5: TechNet Webcast: How to Manage Windows XP and
Windows 2000 Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/1884.asp
June 5: TechNet Webcast: Windows Server 2003 Security Guide
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/1969.asp
June 6: TechNet Webcast: Migrating from Windows NT(R) Server
4.0 to Windows Server 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/1732.asp
June 9: MSDN Webcast: Best Practices for .NET Development
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/1991.asp
June 19: TechNet Webcast: NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 Active
Directory Interoperability
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/1761.asp
June 19: TechNet Webcast: Security in a Windows Server 2003
Environment
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/1861.asp
June 20: TechNet Webcast: Tips & Ticks for Windows
2000/XP Pro Setup and Installation
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/1898.asp
June 25: MSDN Webcast: Visual Basic(R) Series Part
2-Upgrading Windows Forms Applications to Visual Basic.NET
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/2013.asp
June 27: TechNet Webcast: Understanding Windows 2000
Security
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/1735.asp
June 30: MSDN
Webcast: Visual Basic Series Part 4-Deploying Windows Forms Applications using
Visual Basic.NET
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/2015.asp
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Software Trial Center
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Download the
Microsoft Operations Manager Base Management Pack
http://microsoft.com/mom/downloads/basepack/default.asp
Get preconfigured rules, responses, and prescriptive advice
for managing Microsoft Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 services with these
new and updated Base Management Pack modules.
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Get the Microsoft
Operations Manager Application Management Pack
http://microsoft.com/mom/downloads/apppack/default.asp
Download these new and updated management pack modules and
reports to facilitate the monitoring and management of your Microsoft server
products.
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Archive and
Additional Resources
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The Windows Platform
News Archive--find information in archived issues of the newsletter at:
http://www.microsoft.com/WINDOWSXP/newsletter/wpn_archive/default.asp
Windows Update
has add-ons, updates, and trial software
http://www.windowsupdate.microsoft.com
For in-depth information about our products, visit:
o Windows XP
Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/default.asp
o Windows 2000
Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/professional/default.asp
o Microsoft .NET
Enterprise Servers
http://www.microsoft.com/servers/
o Windows 2000
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/default.asp
o Windows Server 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/default.mspx
For information on
local
events and promotions in your area, visit
http://microsoft.com/usa
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