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IT News Roundup, Feb. 6

02/06/2006

This week: Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist exams debut; Windows Vista betas migrating to CTPs; Windows Server 2003 R2 finally ships; interview with Bob Corrigan of Macrovision; more.

Article links for items mentioned in this week's audiocast:

  • MCTS Exams Now Available
  • IT Weekly Roundup, Feb. 3
  • Upgraded Backup Tool Restores to "Dissimilar" Hardware
  • Zenprise for SMBs On Deck
  • Microsoft Blends Windows Vista Beta Test with Preview Programs
  • IE7 "Preview" -- Nearly Ready for Prime Time?
  • Microsoft Creates Unified Communications Group
  • Finally: Windows Server 2003 "R2" Ships
  • Macrovision FLEXnet InstallShield 11.5

IT Web Gems links:

  • File-destroying worm causes little damage (BusinessWeek)
  • Virus floors Russian stock exchange
  • VMware to make server product free (CNET)
  • Apple faces class-action suit over iPod volume (Financial Times)
  • Microsoft puts Windows into Fiat cars (PC Pro)
  • Do Higher Wages Mean Higher Interest Rates? (ABC News)
  • Top Tech Talent In Short Supply, Survey Says (InformationWeek)
  • Western Union Shuts Telegraph Business (Los Angeles Times)

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