The following items were selected
by David Stuart of collegebuys.org/schoolbuys.org from “Windows Platform News,”
Issues 43 and Special Microsoft Office System Launch Edition, 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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TRANSFORM THE WAY YOU DO BUSINESS - ATTEND A MICROSOFT
OFFICE SYSTEM LAUNCH EVENT
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=262033
Be among the first to
get an up-close look at how the Microsoft Office System incorporates innovative
technology and programs to give you new ways to streamline business processes.
This event will also showcase how Microsoft Exchange Server 2003 makes it
easier to deliver e-mail based collaboration services for your users - both in
and out of the office.
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Beginning October
21st, these informative training sessions will show you how the Microsoft
Office System and Exchange Server 2003 can help your users get the most value
out of information, with minimal training and support costs to your
organization. The day's events will be divided into separate learning tracks,
including these IT-focused options:
The Microsoft Office System for IT Professionals
Presented by TechNet,
these sessions will provide insight into deploying and managing the Microsoft
Office System, how it can connect people to each other and to widespread
information, and how to use the Microsoft Office System to help protect and
control the flow of information.
The Microsoft Office System for Enterprise Project
Managers
These sessions address
how to maximize your Enterprise Project Management (EPM) deployment success
rate. You'll get an introduction to the Best Practice principles of a
successful EPM deployment, explore the key criteria needed to establish a
successful deployment, and discuss the critical factors that must be in place
throughout the deployment.
Plus, everyone who attends
will receive a free copy of the Microsoft Office System Evaluation 2003
Enterprise Edition Kit* and have the chance to win many other valuable
prizes!** Space at these free launch events is limited, so act today! To
register to attend the launch event in your area, and for complete summaries of
the day's learning tracks, visit the launch site today!
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=262034
Registration is for U.S. events only. Track
content or events may vary by region.
*Limit one gift per registered attendee
while supplies last; offer must be claimed at event.
**No purchase necessary. Open only to
registered event attendee. Prizes drawn at the close of the event; attendee
must be present to win. For full rules see registration Web site.
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Windows XP News
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DOWNLOAD THE LATEST
CRITICAL SECURITY UPDATES IMMEDIATELY
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=251362
Install the critical
updates for Security Bulletin MS03-039 and the recent Office updates
immediately.
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ADMINISTRATORS: NEW
TOOL NEEDED AFTER UPDATE
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=251363
After you've installed
the latest critical security update, you must replace the MS03-026 Scanning
Tool with this new tool.
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USE OFFICE UPDATE TO
SCAN YOUR COMPUTER AND INSTALL UPDATES
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=251364
To help keep your
computer and personal information safe, you need to get the latest software
updates from both Microsoft Office Update and Windows Update.
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Windows Server 2003 News
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WINDOWS STORAGE SERVER
2003 IS HERE
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=251365
Learn about the new
features and advancements in the latest version of network attached storage.
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MAINTAIN SECURITY WITH
WINDOWS SERVER 2003
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=251366
Help keep your
software and computers secure from attacks with a security program that
regularly delivers service packs, security rollup packages, and security
patches.
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Events & Seminars
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SHAREPOINT PORTAL
SERVER 2003 WEBCAST
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=251369
Microsoft Office
SharePoint(TM) Portal Server 2003 establishes a single, collaborative access
point, giving users the ability to organize and readily access information,
manage documents, and enable efficient collaboration, all in a familiar,
browser-based and Microsoft Office-integrated environment. Register for a free webcast today.
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DON'T WAIT - SIGN UP
FOR WINDOWS SERVER 2003 TECHNICAL TRAINING TODAY
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=251370
These in-depth, two
day sessions will cover the new Windows Server 2003 features and benefits, DNS
enhancements, and more. Register today.
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EARLY BIRD DEADLINE
EXTENDED: REGISTER FOR PDC 2003 AND SAVE $300
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=251371
Connect with the
future of Microsoft platform software and the developers building it at the
Microsoft Professional Developers Conference (PDC) in Los Angeles, CA, October
26-30. Register by September 24 and save $300.
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Special Offers
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SIGN UP FOR THE INSIDE
OFFICE -- PRODUCT UPDATES ALERT NEWSLETTER
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=251373
The Product Updates
Alert Newsletter will be sent only when Microsoft releases an update. Don't
miss this opportunity to receive the latest security improvements and
performance enhancements available from Microsoft for your Office programs.
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GET YOUR OFFICE UPDATE
SITE QUESTIONS ANSWERED
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=251375
Read frequently asked
questions about the Microsoft Office Update site.
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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://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234200
Windows Update has tools, feature packs, updates, and trial
software
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234201
For in-depth
information about our products, visit:
Windows XP Professional
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234202
Windows 2000 Professional
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234203
Microsoft .NET Enterprise Servers
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234204
Windows 2000
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234205
Windows Server 2003
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234206
For information on
local events and promotions in your
area, visit
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234207
Microsoft Communities is your launching pad for
communicating online with peers and experts about Microsoft products,
technologies, and services:
http://go.microsoft.com/?linkid=234174
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