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How well will your Active Directory installation go? Maybe you're prepared for the procedure, but are you prepared for the politics? The power struggles going on in those nice offices upstairs can be the difference between a smooth rollout and a nasty wipeout.
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Microsoft reported three security vulnerabilities in its Windows Media Player, versions 6.4, 7.1 and in XP. The most critical flaw can allow an attacker access to the user's system with the ability to add, change or delete data and perform other functions.
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