In a Microsoft sponsored study comparing Windows 2000 with SuSE 6.4 and Red Hat 6.2, Windows 2000 triumphed over its open source rivals.
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Security is the big question, and the answer is... er, privacy policies and smart cards. These, at least, were the only obvious concrete suggestions Bill Gates had to put forward when he opened Microsoft´s prestige Safenet 2000 conference in Redmond yesterday. And as he doesn´t seem to have mentioned the cookie defender patch for IE 5.5 Microsoft hurriedly invented earlier this year, it´s not entirely clear whether we´re going forward or backwards on the privacy front.
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After evaluating feedback from users of Beta 2 of Office 10, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) has made a decision not to include the Office Designer tool and Local Web Storage System in the final product, company officials confirmed. Microsoft said these two features were not reliable and of high enough quality to make it into the shipping product.
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Weed send words that a new beta of Servant Salamander 1.6 is out.
PCinsight has posted a press release from Soyo announcing a few DDR motherboards and their features for both Intel and AMD chips.
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The SY-7VDA is the DDR solution for the Pentium III and Celeron II up to 1Ghz+. It features the VIA PRO 266+2833 chipset, has three DDR SDRAM memory sockets, 1 AGP Slot (4X), ATA 66/100 IDE interface and 6 PCI slots. This mainboard will be released for mass production in January 2001.
The SY-K7VDA is designed for the AMD Duron and Thunderbird up to 1.4 Ghz+. It features the VT8366+KT266 chipset, supporting DDR memory, AGP 4X and ATA 66/100.
IT administrators are more concerned about the security of their networks than ever before, and many have already decided to switch from firewall leaders to Microsoft
Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, because of its enterprise-level security and superior manageability. ISA Server, a multilayer enterprise firewall and Web cache, is scheduled for release to manufacturing this month.
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Internet Security and Acceleration (ISA) Server 2000, because of its enterprise-level security and superior manageability. ISA Server, a multilayer enterprise firewall and Web cache, is scheduled for release to manufacturing this month.Read more
Although Microsoft doesn't plan to release a 64-bit version of Windows until the second half of next year, Itanium users may see the Start button as soon as March. IBM Corp. and Hewlett Packard Co. plan to support Windows on their Itanium workstations once Intel Corp. releases the chip.
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Telecommunications giant Qwest is poised to roll out a Windows 2000 Virtual Private Network (VPN) and a network based VPN in January.
In addition, the telecommunications services provider is also in the midst of hammering out hosting and services partnerships with major computer makers.
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In addition, the telecommunications services provider is also in the midst of hammering out hosting and services partnerships with major computer makers.
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Microsoft Corp. today announced the release of the beta specification for XML for Analysis -- a new protocol that extends the Microsoft business intelligence strategy to the Microsoft .NET vision of Web services, allowing application developers to provide analytic capabilities to any client on any device or platform using any programming language. Built on HTTP, XML and SOAP and with more than 50 industry players having been instrumental in its development, XML for Analysis is being hailed by developers of analytical tools as the first cross-platform solution designed to address the unique challenges of analytical data access and manipulation.
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.NET vision of Web services, allowing application developers to provide analytic capabilities to any client on any device or platform using any programming language. Built on HTTP, XML and SOAP and with more than 50 industry players having been instrumental in its development, XML for Analysis is being hailed by developers of analytical tools as the first cross-platform solution designed to address the unique challenges of analytical data access and manipulation.Read more
Microsoft Corp. is first to cross the application certification finish line for the new Windows 2000 Datacenter Server certification program with its own SQL Server 2000 Enterprise Edition database software.
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Opera has released a new free version of their internet browser...
The-Ctrl-Alt-Del has put up a DirectX Uninstaller for Windows 9x. This version will NOT work with WinME or 2K.
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I just updated the NT Compatible FAQ area. The FAQ content the follow Q&A:
Windows NT 4.0
How many different versions of Windows NT 4.0 are there?
What version of DirectX is supported in Windows NT 4.0?
How can I install a Joystick on Windows NT 4.0?
Can Windows NT 4.0 run DOS Applications?
Can I get sound in DOS Applications?
Can I fool a application into thinking that Windows NT is Windows 95?
Which is the latest Service Pack for Windows NT 4.0?
My games are slow under Windows NT 4.0. Any solutions?
Can I play games under Windows NT 4.0 Server?
Can I enable hardware D3D in Windows NT 4.0?
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Windows 2000
What Is Windows 2000?
How many different versions of Windows 2000 are there?
What version of DirectX is supported in Windows 2000?
Can Windows 2000 run DOS Applications?
Can I get sound in DOS Applications?
Can I fool a application into thinking that Windows 2000 is Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0?
Can I fool a game into thinking that Windows 2000 has an older DirectX version?
Can I disable the hidden option in the startmenu?
Which is the latest Service Pack for Windows 2000?
My Athlon based computer hangs after I try to run a game. Is there a fix?
How can I setup a multiboot system?
How can I disable autoplay?
Which is fastest, NTFS or FAT32?
Does it matter to games whether they are run on a FAT32 or NTFS file system?
Can I upgrade to Windows 2000 from Windows 9x/ME?
Is there a way to enable spdif out with the liveware drivers?
How many CPUs support Windows 2000?
I can´t get over 60Hz refresh rate in games. Any solutions?
Can I enable compressed folders under Windows 2000?
Can I play games under Windows 2000 Server?
My games are slow under Windows 2000. Any solutions?
Can I create a Windows 2000 CD with integrated Service Pack 1?
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Windows Whistler
What Is Windows Whistler?
How many different versions of Windows Whistler are there?
Based the Personal Edition on the 9x kernel like Millennium?
What is the status of Whistler?
Does Whistler expire?
Where can I apply for the Whistler beta program?
Is there another way to get the Whistler beta?
How many CPUs support Windows Whistler?
What are the requirements to run Whistler?
Is Server and Advanced Server only available for Itanium?
Which versions of Whistler Beta 1 are available?
In which languages is Whistler Beta 1 available?
Can I upgrade to Whistler Personal from Windows 2000 Professional?
Can I upgrade to Whistler Professional from Windows 2000 Professional?
Can I upgrade to Whistler Advanced Server from Windows 2000 Professional?
What does (Checked) means?
How can I remove the "Comments?" text from the bar?
Whistler lock up during the setup (Voodoo 3)?
Is there a MultiLanguage Version of Whistler?
Which languages support the MultiLanguage Version of Whistler?
Can I fool a application into thinking that Whistler is Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0?
Is there a compatibility list for Whistler?
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Windows NT 4.0
How many different versions of Windows NT 4.0 are there?
What version of DirectX is supported in Windows NT 4.0?
How can I install a Joystick on Windows NT 4.0?
Can Windows NT 4.0 run DOS Applications?
Can I get sound in DOS Applications?
Can I fool a application into thinking that Windows NT is Windows 95?
Which is the latest Service Pack for Windows NT 4.0?
My games are slow under Windows NT 4.0. Any solutions?
Can I play games under Windows NT 4.0 Server?
Can I enable hardware D3D in Windows NT 4.0?
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Windows 2000
What Is Windows 2000?
How many different versions of Windows 2000 are there?
What version of DirectX is supported in Windows 2000?
Can Windows 2000 run DOS Applications?
Can I get sound in DOS Applications?
Can I fool a application into thinking that Windows 2000 is Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0?
Can I fool a game into thinking that Windows 2000 has an older DirectX version?
Can I disable the hidden option in the startmenu?
Which is the latest Service Pack for Windows 2000?
My Athlon based computer hangs after I try to run a game. Is there a fix?
How can I setup a multiboot system?
How can I disable autoplay?
Which is fastest, NTFS or FAT32?
Does it matter to games whether they are run on a FAT32 or NTFS file system?
Can I upgrade to Windows 2000 from Windows 9x/ME?
Is there a way to enable spdif out with the liveware drivers?
How many CPUs support Windows 2000?
I can´t get over 60Hz refresh rate in games. Any solutions?
Can I enable compressed folders under Windows 2000?
Can I play games under Windows 2000 Server?
My games are slow under Windows 2000. Any solutions?
Can I create a Windows 2000 CD with integrated Service Pack 1?
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Windows Whistler
What Is Windows Whistler?
How many different versions of Windows Whistler are there?
Based the Personal Edition on the 9x kernel like Millennium?
What is the status of Whistler?
Does Whistler expire?
Where can I apply for the Whistler beta program?
Is there another way to get the Whistler beta?
How many CPUs support Windows Whistler?
What are the requirements to run Whistler?
Is Server and Advanced Server only available for Itanium?
Which versions of Whistler Beta 1 are available?
In which languages is Whistler Beta 1 available?
Can I upgrade to Whistler Personal from Windows 2000 Professional?
Can I upgrade to Whistler Professional from Windows 2000 Professional?
Can I upgrade to Whistler Advanced Server from Windows 2000 Professional?
What does (Checked) means?
How can I remove the "Comments?" text from the bar?
Whistler lock up during the setup (Voodoo 3)?
Is there a MultiLanguage Version of Whistler?
Which languages support the MultiLanguage Version of Whistler?
Can I fool a application into thinking that Whistler is Windows 95/98 or NT 4.0?
Is there a compatibility list for Whistler?
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Saw over 3DWin that Netscape has released a customized version of Netscape 6 for small business owners.
Fourth quarter sales of Windows 2000 will outnumber sales of Windows NT by 1.7 million as support for the operating system kicks in, according to researcher IDC.
Furthermore, by the end of 2001, IDC expects Windows 2000 shipments to account for almost 71 per cent of all sales of NT-class Windows.
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Furthermore, by the end of 2001, IDC expects Windows 2000 shipments to account for almost 71 per cent of all sales of NT-class Windows.
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Sharky Extreme has updated their weekly memory price list.
Microsoft Corp. today released the free Bonus Pack for the Microsoft Windows Media Player 7 that includes a tool which enables users to double the amount of music stored on their PCs by converting MP3 files into the more efficient Windows Media Audio format, exciting new skins and visualizations, and a tool to convert existing Winamp skins into Windows Media Player skins. To brighten up desktops for the holidays, the Bonus Pack includes a fun visualization of a snowman that dances to music, and fans of Windows Media Player 7 can download a special animated, seasonal skin that offers streamed holiday music courtesy of MSN.
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Windows Media Player 7 that includes a tool which enables users to double the amount of music stored on their PCs by converting MP3 files into the more efficient Windows Media Audio format, exciting new skins and visualizations, and a tool to convert existing Winamp skins into Windows Media Player skins. To brighten up desktops for the holidays, the Bonus Pack includes a fun visualization of a snowman that dances to music, and fans of Windows Media Player 7 can download a special animated, seasonal skin that offers streamed holiday music courtesy of MSN.Read more
The Unix powerhouse is set to unveil new releases of its clustering and management software. The goal? Stay a step ahead of Wintel.
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Thanks to DosFreak for informing me that Microsoft has put up alot informations on Windows Whistler.
These are all powerpoint slides.
Device Installation
Driver Verifier
GPE Routing
IMAPI Design
Processor Performance Control
Windows 2000 Debugging
Windows "Whistler" Fast Boot and Hibernate
Windows "Whistler" USB Update
The most interesting to the common user would probably be the Fast Boot and Hibernate slide.
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These are all powerpoint slides.
Device Installation
Driver Verifier
GPE Routing
IMAPI Design
Processor Performance Control
Windows 2000 Debugging
Windows "Whistler" Fast Boot and Hibernate
Windows "Whistler" USB Update
The most interesting to the common user would probably be the Fast Boot and Hibernate slide.
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ViaHardware has posted some more information along with a full specification sheet on the upcoming DVD266 motherboard.
Some interesting options for Overclockers appear on the official spec sheet. Things such as IWill´s Bye-Bye Jumper will allow users to adjust the Front Side Bus up to 150MHz., along with an adjustable Vcore. The DVD266 also supports a MAX 4GB system memory!Read more
