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AD/AM -- it's not a radio station, but Microsoft hopes you'll tune in regardless. AD/AM is a technology that has created a sequel to the Microsoft/Novell saga. This time around, Gates and company have come for Novell's directory business and have charted a new collision course with another old rival -- Sun.
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Microsoft finally pings into business IM (CNET)
Microsoft hopes to send an instant message to AOL: "You've got competition!" MS will make available by Q1 of 2003, MSN Messenger Connect for Enterprises. That's enterprise IM that sports more security and more message-management features. MS is a "johnny come lately" to this market, following AOL and Yahoo. The MSN Messenger will be a bone for users until the more ambitious "Greenwich" is ready later in 2003.
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Windows.NET RC2 could be ready next week (CRN)
CRN is reporting that Windows.NET Release Candidate 2 will leave the womb next week at Comdex, with Bill Gates himself acting as midwife. He's also expected to announce that the final code will be released to manufacturing in December -- of this year.
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Slow modem slow-cooked Wisconsin style
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