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Summit: Microsoft Setting Pace in Web Services Space

Information Technology analyst firm Summit Strategies has released a new report that says Microsoft is leading the competition in the Web services space with its .NET initiative.

NIPC Gave Users Wrong Advice on Windows XP Vulnerability

The FBI's National Infrastructure Protection Center took the unusual step of weighing in on a Microsoft security bulletin over the holiday season, gumming up the process and confusing users.

Netcraft Finds Drop in Absolute Number of Web Sites

Only the second drop since the U.K.-based Internet research firm began tracking Web sites in 1995. Primary reason is a drop in the number of registered domain names, Netcraft says.

Study: Windows Migrations Progress Slowly

Dragging your feet on a Windows 2000 server deployment? You're not alone, according to a new study from market researchers at IDC.

IDC Publishes Predictions for 2002

75 million XP licenses, breakout year for Linux, a "hype peak" for Web services all on tap for 2002.

2001: Year of the Worm

In releasing its annual Dirty Dozen list of the 12 most common viruses, antivirus and security vendor Central Command called 2001 the "Year of the Internet Worm."

Microsoft Makes IE Security Push Through Passport

With the new year underway, Microsoft e-mails Passport members urging them to make sure their Internet Explorer browsers are patched.

IBM Begins Limited Shipments of Next Gen IA Servers

IBM declared it is shipping its next generation of Intel architecture servers -- just in time for a self-imposed deadline of calendar year 2001.

Certified Mail

Boot camp training, spying on coworkers, and tips for preparing for the CISSP exam.

Study: Jobs Are Out There

There are some good tidings for those who think the slowing economy is translating to even fewer IT jobs.

The Accidental MCSE

Are you an NT 4.0 MCSE who has passed most, but not all, of the seven required exams for your Windows 2000 MCSE? If so, you may have achieved your Win2K certification without even knowing it.

Gates: Windows XP Off to a Fast Start

Windows XP started out of the gate with a bang, selling more than 7 million copies in the first two weeks of its release, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates said in November.

Blind Ambition

Getting an MCSE on Windows 2000 is hard enough when all your senses are working fine. But when one of them isn’t—especially sight—the task is doubly or triply hard.

Bugs Found to Affect SQL Server

Microsoft issued patches for two flaws affecting users of its SQL Server database. One of the flaws could allow an attacker to run code on a compromised machine.

Windows XP Security Hole Gets FBI's Attention

FBI's NIPC rates the new Windows XP security hole dangerous enough to issue its own warning; Gartner says the vulnerability means the enterprise should hold off for 3-6 months in deploying XP.

Microsoft Sues Lindows.com Inc.

Microsoft Corp. this month sued the company that is developing the LindowsOS software over alleged trademark infringement.

Microsoft Gives Roadmap for 2002

As 2001 draws to a close, Microsoft highlights the products it will roll out in 2002. Several of Microsoft's biggest launches next year will be aimed at the enterprise.

Universal Plug and Play Vulnerabilities Discovered

Microsoft alerted users to a critical vulnerability in the Universal Plug and Play service that could lead to system compromise in several of the software company's client operating systems.

Testing Centers: Busy Holidays Due to 70-240 Win2K Accelerated Exam Discontinuation

Customers cite problems, but testing centers say they're prepared.

Frederiksen Shifts Out of Windows Post

Long-time Windows advocate John Frederiksen is moving on within Microsoft.

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