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Energy giant Cinergy knew how to channel its energy when it came to changing out its management software. The company's careful preparation made the not-so-light switch from SMS to software from Altiris a lot less painful.
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META: MS will have Linux software in 2004 (Reuters)
In what could be a "if you can't beat 'em, join 'em" scenario, Microsoft will roll out Linux software in 2004. That's the prediction from META Group, which thinks the pervasiveness of Linux will be impossible for even MS to ignore. Analysts think that the move will eventually include SQL Server, IIS and Exchange. META also thinks that Microsoft will tweak pricing on its Windows server OS to better compete against open-source.
NEWS
Microsoft offers tech managers some guidance (CNET)
Microsoft is offering a little guidance when it comes to installing Windows more efficiently and economically. The company has released five guides that tech managers can use for jobs like patch management, installing new desktop applications and other scenarios. One of the guides was written to help companies manage Windows 2000 Servers using Active Directory, Exchange Server 2000 and Operations Manager 2000. The guides, collectively called Microsoft Solutions for Management, come in free, short versions and customized versions from Avanade or through Microsoft Consulting.
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Are you Service Packin'?
Service Pack 3, the latest Service Pack for Windows 2000, claims to "slipstream" all future installations by:
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Take note! Editors grade notebooks
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TechTarget editors have just put some notebook computers through the ringer. Dude, before you get a Dell or tuck a Toshiba under the tannenbaum, read these reviews. After all, it would be a pity to strike a sour note with your holiday notebook purchase.
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