========================================================= -------- THE CHANNEL INSIDER -------- ========================================================= October 25, 2004
========================================================= Sponsored by Microsoft The Microsoft Partner Program has added yet another way to help your business succeed. The Microsoft Resource Directory has been redesigned to make it easier for potential customers to find your services. See how: http://eletters.czone.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=92-90-2-13-80991-7521-1 ========================================================= IN THIS ISSUE: PC Makers Seize the Reins of XP SP2 Security IE Exploit Lets Attackers Plant Programs on SP2 Software Licensing Moving Toward Subscription, Utility Models Open-Source Your White Boxes into Sales HP Offers Rewards, Tools to PartnerONE Allies Sun, IBM Lead Pack in High-End Utility Computing Visit The Channel Insider http://eletters.czone.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=92-90-2-13-80991-7524-1 ========================================================= PC Makers Seize the Reins of XP SP2 Security Service Pack 2 alone still doesn't provide enough security for users, PC makers have decided. So, they're complementing and replacing SP2 features with a variety of solutions. http://eletters.czone.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=92-90-2-13-80991-7527-1 ========================================================= IE Exploit Lets Attackers Plant Programs on SP2 Updated: New attack finds yet another leak in local resource security that Windows XP Service Pack 2 and subsequent patches were supposed to plug. http://eletters.czone.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=92-90-2-13-80991-7530-1 ========================================================= Software Licensing Moving Toward Subscription, Utility Models Panelists at SoftSummit point to emerging alternatives to perpetual licensing but say the transition won't be easy. http://eletters.czone.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=92-90-2-13-80991-7533-1 ========================================================= Open-Source Your White Boxes into Sales With today's open-source productivity programs, you can make your PCs much more attractive to both home and SMB users. http://eletters.czone.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=92-90-2-13-80991-7536-1 ========================================================= HP Offers Rewards, Tools to PartnerONE Allies Four new programs involve a full range of software, servers, data storage and services. One partner says the programs "benefit partners like us who sell across the portfolio." http://eletters.czone.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=92-90-2-13-80991-7539-1 ========================================================= Sun, IBM Lead Pack in High-End Utility Computing Opinion: Sun partners are signing on to provide the company's new pay-per-use utility service, while IBM keeps scoring grid computing customers. But who's covering the midrange market? http://eletters.czone.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=92-90-2-13-80991-7542-1 ========================================================= Questions or comments about the newsletter? E-mail The Channel Insider Editor Steven Vaughan-Nichols: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] ========================================================= eNewsletter Information ========================================================= You are subscribed to the The Channel Insider newsletter with the e-mail address [EMAIL PROTECTED] To change your HTML/text preferences, change your e-mail address or subscribe to other eNewsletters from Ziff Davis Media, click here: http://eletters.czone.ziffdavis.com/zd1/cts?d=92-90-2-13-80991-7545-1 To unsubscribe, click here: http://www.pcmag.com/unsubscribe_newsletter/0,4225,,00.asp?n=72&type=u&sh=y&[EMAIL PROTECTED] NOTE: Make sure the above URL, which includes your email address, displays completely in your browser. Copyright 2004 Ziff Davis Media Inc. All Rights Reserved. Ziff Davis Media Inc., 28 East 28th Street, New York, NY 10016
