Title: Today's News
March 23, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com

Today's News

SearchWin2000.com
News Ask the Experts Tips Webcasts White Papers
Issue Sponsored By:
Free Trial Offer: Better performance, response time and control with TScale


IN THIS ISSUE:
Customers shouldn't have to pay for patching, MS says
Microsoft exec sounds off on expected EU ruling
Quest completes Aelita acquisition
Can London, Spain employees share an application?


Are your terminal servers operating at peak performance?
Or do users suffer from system sluggishness and poor response time due to CPU spikes, runaway (rogue) applications and un-optimized applications? Gain control with TScale for better response times and increased capacity! Click here for your free 30-day trial!

Headlines

Customers shouldn't have to pay for patching, MS says
[SearchWin2000.com]
Microsoft will continue to provide "basic" patch management for free, Windows Server executive Steve Anderson says. In an interview, Anderson describes what customers get gratis.
Click here to read the full story.
MORE INFO:
Microsoft taking steps to integrate WUS with Windows
News from Microsoft Management Summit 2004


Microsoft exec sounds off on expected EU ruling
[Microsoft Watch]
The expected European Union sanctions against Microsoft were fueled by the same competitors who drove the U.S. antitrust case against Redmond, according to a Microsoft executive. Doug Burgum, a senior vice president, also said that Microsoft's settlement talks with the EU broke down over Longhorn, the future version of Windows.


Quest completes Aelita acquisition
[Columbus Business Journal]
Quest Software has closed its $115 million acquisition of Aelita Software. Quest, a maker of Windows Server management software, says it will provide details in May of how it will integrate Aelita's management products into the Quest line.


Also on SearchWin2000.com
ASK THE EXPERTS: Can London, Spain employees share an application?
Dear Christa:
I have an office in London and another in Spain. I need to give two people from my office access to the application in Spain. Would I use Terminal Services for this? And could I use this over a VPN? Is this what TS is used for? They have a Windows 2000 server and Windows 2000 Pro machines, so would I need to buy any licenses?
Click here for Christa Anderson's expert response.



TOPICS: Featured Topic: Crash Course -- Certification
Security and messaging credentials are the newest additions to Microsoft's ever-changing world of certifications. Here's a wrap-up of the latest in certification and career advancement.


TOPICS: Reader Poll: XP "reloaded?"
What does Windows XP "reloaded" sound like to you? Do you think it will really be a significant upgrade? Or is more likely to be like a bad Matrix movie sequel?
Cast your vote in our current poll.




The Missing Link
Microsoft co-founder kicks in $13.5M to find ET
Not content to spend his fortune on this planet alone, Microsoft co-founder Paul Allen will send a few million to other parts of the universe. Actually, his money will stay on terra firma, but it will buy windows -- no, not those Windows -- onto other worlds. Allen, a noted sci-fi buff, recently donated $13.5 million to fund a network of radio telescopes that will search for signs of extraterrestrial life.
Click here to read the full story.


Contact Us
Sales
For sales inquiries, please contact us at:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Editorial
For feedback about any of our articles or to send us your article ideas, please contact us at:
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Free Newsletters!
Select newsletter you would like to receive via e-mail!

SearchWin2000: White Paper Alerts


Not a Member? We'll activate your membership with your subscription.



ABOUT THIS E-NEWSLETTER
TechTarget - The Most Targeted IT Media This e-newsletter is published by SearchWin2000.com, a targeted Web site from TechTarget, the most targeted IT media and events company.
Copyright 2004 TechTarget. All rights reserved.

To unsubscribe from "Today's News":
Go to unsubscribe: http://searchWin2000.techtarget.com/u?track=NL-118&ad=478826

Please note, unsubscribe requests may take up to 24 hours to process; you may receive additional mailings during that time. A confirmation e-mail will be sent when your request has been successfully processed.

Contact Us:
SearchWin2000
MemberServices
117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800
Needham, MA 02494

Reply via email to