NEWS
U.K. government renegotiates Microsoft fees (IDG News)
The U.K. government has already worked out a license agreement with Microsoft that could save taxpayers $147 million over the next three years. Now the government is looking to save even more by allowing agencies to buy office products from other vendors, like Sun and Lotus, if those products are a good fit.
NEWS
Microsoft will add board member from outside U.S., CEO says (Bloomberg News)
Coming to Microsoft -- diversity! The company plans to add a ninth seat to its board and fill it with a person who's not from the U.S to bring a different perspective to Microsoft. This decision comes as the company calls on its employees to focus on honesty, ethics and customer service. The way to upgrade the company's soul is through a more diverse workforce, according to Steve Ballmer.
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Deployment costs
This special collection of articles, white papers, tools and advice will help you understand the ROI and TCO of a Win2k migration, and offer help to lower those deployment costs.
QUICK HIT OF THE DAY
Important security considerations
Tip contributor Adesh Rampat discusses two basic, but important security measures for your Windows network: hiding network servers and logging off users automatically.
ASK THE EXPERT
Setting up a confidentiality notice
Dear Expert,
Is there a way to set up a confidentiality notice to add at the end of e-mail leaving my Exchange 5.5 server?
WIN2000TALK RADIO
Countdown to new Microsoft licensing
Microsoft's Licensing 6.0 Program launches on August 1, promising cost savings for some business but fee hikes for most. Win2000Talk Radio offers last-minute advice on whether and how to move to the new licensing plan. Guests include Microsoft's Rebecca LaBrunerie and Julie Giera, a vice president at Giga Information Group, who specializes in Microsoft licensing and contract negotiations.
THE MISSING LINK
If they could see me now: Geek Cruises takes IT to the sea
If the typical conference just doesn't float your boat, your ship just came in. Grab some Dramamine and sunblock and set sail for IT's high seas on Geek Cruises. "The Nerd Boat" isn't the place to set a course for adventure, your mind on a new romance. But if your love is Linux or Perl is your princess, this boat is calling you.
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