The following items were
selected by David Stuart of collegebuys.org/schoolbuys.org from “Windows
Platform News,” Issues 36 and 37, 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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Download the
PowerToys Fun Pack
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/experiences/downloads/create_powertoy.asp
Add fun and functionality to your computer with
PowerToys--additional programs that developers work on after a product has been
released to manufacturing. The Full Fun Pack or Partial Fun Pack are available
for download today!
Windows XP Creativity
Fun Pack Downloads
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/experiences/downloads/create.asp
Create amazing things for your friends and family.
Windows XP Service
Pack 1a
http://www.microsoft.com/WindowsXP/pro/downloads/servicepacks/sp1/default.asp
Windows XP Service Pack 1a provides the latest security and
reliability updates to the Windows XP family of operating systems.
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Windows Server 2003
News
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Get the Windows
Server 2003 Evaluation Kit
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/trial/evalkit.mspx
Join the over 300,000 people who have downloaded or ordered
the Microsoft(R) Windows(R) Server(TM) 2003 Evaluation Kit.
Upgrading from
Windows NT 4.0: Get Support Here
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/upgrading/nt4/default.mspx
Get help at the Upgrade Assistance Center, which includes a
monitored newsgroup and our new Online Concierge search service. The Upgrade
Assistance Center is now available to help you find the resources you need to
plan, start, and complete your upgrade to Windows Server 2003.
Customer Feedback
Drives Software Assurance Offering
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2003/may03/05-27SoftwareAssurance.asp
Read this Microsoft PressPass article to find out about new
and expanded training resources, technical help, and other Software Assurance
enhancements coming this September.
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Windows Server System
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Get the SharePoint
Portal Server 2003 Beta
http://www.microsoft.com/office/preview/sharepoint/default.asp
Order the latest beta version of Microsoft Office
SharePoint(TM) Portal Server as part of the Microsoft Office System Beta 2 Kit
2003, or download it directly.
Learn Why
Architecture Matters
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserversystem/overview/architecture.mspx
Microsoft Architect Pat Helland presents the Microsoft
Windows Server System vision for a cohesive and integrated server software
architecture.
Windows Server System
Brand Unifies Server Products
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/evaluation/news/bulletins/winservsys.mspx
Reduce IT complexity and lower costs with Windows Server
SystemT -- a comprehensive, integrated, and interoperable server infrastructure
based on Windows Server 2003 that unites all Microsoft business server
products.
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Events & Seminars
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Significant Savings
on Microsoft Security Training
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/offers/secure/default.asp
It's time to stop putting out security fires and start
preventing them. At Microsoft Security Training you'll learn how to establish a
solid, long-term security plan for your business, and proactively protect your
network from viruses and hacker attacks. Enroll today, and take advantage of
special savings.
Save $100 on
Technical Training
http://www.microsoft.com/traincert/offers/trainingtour/
Visit the Microsoft Training and Certification page for
opportunities to improve your knowledge of Windows Server 2003 core
functionality, learn about improvements to Microsoft Active Directory(R)
directory service, and more.
Don't Miss These
Webcasts
These free Internet broadcasts are available to all
Microsoft customers. It is sometimes necessary to register in advance.
July 15: TechNet
Webcast: Windows XP Tips and Tricks!
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/2020.asp
July 16: TechNet
Webcast: Microsoft Systems Management Server 2003 -- A Technical Overview
http://www.microsoft.com/usa/webcasts/upcoming/2056.asp
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Software Trial Center
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Windows SharePoint
Services Technology Center
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/technologies/sharepoint/default.mspx
Download the Beta 2 and learn about the easy file sharing
and team collaboration features in Microsoft Windows SharePoint Services, now
available for customer preview.
Software Development
Kit for Windows Mobile(TM) 2003-based Pocket PCs
http://msdn.microsoft.com/library/default.asp?url=/downloads/list/pocket2003.asp
Build applications for Windows Mobile 2003-based Pocket PCs
leveraging the Microsoft Windows .NET Compact Framework, Windows CE .NET 4.2,
and new Pocket PC APIs with the new Pocket PC 2003 SDK. Download now:
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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:
Windows XP
Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/pro/default.asp
Windows 2000
Professional
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/professional/default.asp
Microsoft .NET
Enterprise Servers
http://www.microsoft.com/servers/
Windows 2000
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/default.asp
Windows Server 2003
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsserver2003/default.mspx
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local
events and promotions in your area, visit
http://microsoft.com/usa
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