Microsoft 11865 Published by Bob 0

Starting with software on PCs from the top 20 makers, the company plans to allow Windows activation over the phone only.

Starting Feb. 28, Microsoft's product security will require that customers who need to reinstall their operating system call a customer service representative to get a code that will reactivate their Windows XP system. New systems shipped from the top 20 PC makers, also known as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), will be preactivated, stated a memo posted to the blog Aviran's Place. The Microsoft representative said the memo was authentic.
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Microsoft 11865 Published by Bob 0

Microsoft-Watch has published a news story on SQL Server 2005

Microsoft has been willing to share many details in advance about its next-generation SQL Server database product. But there's one thing officials with the Redmond software giant won't discuss: The whereabouts of SQL Server 2005 Beta 3.

Beta 3 is seen by many Microsoft watchers as the last hurdle Microsoft needs to clear in order to ship the long-awaited product, code-named "Yukon."
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