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Code Red: Blessing in Disguise?

The Code Red virus, which did a Tony Soprano on Microsoft Internet Server boxes around the world, may actually end up doing more good than harm.

Unisys Gets Best Score on SAP Benchmark

Unisys posted the top result Monday on the SAP benchmark for SAP's own e-business application using the Unisys ES7000 server with 32 Intel processors and Windows 2000 Datacenter Server.

Windows XP Exam Goes Live

First exam for newest operating system now available.

Blackcomb Delays Expected

ENTmag.com: Gartner predicts follow-up to Windows .NET Server may arrive on shelves after 2003.

Dell, EMC Team on Midrange Storage

Dell Computer Corp. reached an agreement with storage giant EMC Corp. to resell EMC's Clariion midrange storage systems.

Security Patch Leads to W2K Instability

Microsoft issues a stern self-admonishment over the weekend for a botched security patch that contained errors leading to Windows 2000 system instabilities. The tone reflects Microsoft's awareness of the tense and critical atmosphere among customers and analysts about the software company's security practices.

Cahners In-Stat Report Finds Booming Firewall Market

Market research firm Cahners In-Stat finds that the September 11 attacks provided a definite boost to the security industry and projects booming firewall revenues through 2005.

CERT: Look How We've Grown

Need any proof that security issues are getting out of hand? Check the CERT Coordination Center's tally of incident reports through the third quarter of 2001.

Microsoft Creates Security Bulletin Rating System

Redmond to start giving IT more guidance as to the importance and applicability of individual security bulletins.

Outcry Spurs Changes in Activation Procedure

Microsoft rethinks Windows Activation Procedure feature in Windows XP.

Server Revenues Help Drive Strong Quarter for Microsoft

In a weak economy, Microsoft reports strong earnings, largely on the back of growth in its server products.

Microsoft Patches Denial of Service Vulnerability

Microsoft on Thursday issued a hotfix to patch a new vulnerability that could render Windows NT 4.0 and Windows 2000 systems susceptible to denial of service (DoS) attacks. Microsoft ranks the vulnerability as a low risk over the Internet and a moderate risk for intranets. The hotfix was temporarily pulled from Microsoft's Web site Thursday night.

Gartner Issues New Round of Licensing Recommendations

Analysts at Gartner issued a new round of Microsoft licensing advice to customers in the wake of Redmond's decision to ease up on the transition to 6.0 licensing.

IDC: PC Shipments Dismal in Q3

The worldwide PC market weathered a double-digit decline in the third quarter, according to market research firm IDC. Dell alone among major PC makers managed to increase shipments and grow market share. Compaq took a particularly hard hit.

Product Roundup: This Week's Windows-Related Announcements

In the week before the Windows XP launch, several vendors moved ahead with Windows environment-related product announcements, including MKS, AMD, Micro Design International, Network Instruments, SmartLine, Northern and e-business technology inc.

Microsoft Creates Developer Division

Microsoft this week created a Developer and Platform Evangelism Division under Jim Allchin to integrate developer tools and evangelism efforts across the company.

OEMs Delivering XP Systems

HP and Dell both have begun shipping business PCs with Windows XP installed.

NetIQ Releases Enterprise Firewall Reporting Product

NetIQ extended its firewall monitoring capabilities to the enterprise level this week with the release of the WebTrends Firewall Reporting Center.

Marathon Extends Reach of Fault Tolerance

Marathon Technologies hardened its fault-tolerant offerings for Windows this week with an option for separating redundant machines by up to 10 kilometers.

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