Today's News: Forklift upgrade is no boost for users

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April 21, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Today's News IN THIS ISSUE: Microsoft customers balk at 'forklift upgrade' Exploit for Windows SSL flaw circulating Google eyes Net operating system Additional headlines Reader Poll: Windows XP SP2 The Missing Link: The password is C-a-d-b-u-r-y SPONSORED BY:  SearchWin2000.com Product and Vendor Guide Find the latest security products on the market. Do you worry about your security solution? Are you aware of the latest security products on the market? Security solutions apply to every IT pro. The SearchWin2000.com Product and Vendor Guide enables you to research the latest security products and communicate with vendors all in one place. Visit Today! Microsoft customers balk at 'forklift upgrade' [SearchWin2000.com] Just because Microsoft comes out with a new version of Windows, that doesn't mean everyone is eager to buy new machines so that they can enjoy all of the operating system's features. MORE INFO: Look before you leap: A lesson in OS migration XP breaks through the wire with third party PC controls Exploit for Windows SSL flaw circulating [InternetNews.com] Exploits have begun popping up for a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) flaw that affects Windows. Security experts say the SSL Bomb exploit code could lead to widespread denial-of-service attacks by blocking SSL connections on machines running Windows 2000 and Windows XP. In addition, computers running Windows Server 2003 could be rebooted by the code. Google eyes Net operating system [Los Angeles Times] The "big thinkers" at Google may be quietly developing a rival to Microsoft's Windows that will allow Internet users to tap into Google's massive computing power. Google reportedly operates 100,000 servers that are stiched together by Linux. Google declined to comment on reports of its plans. Additional headlines [From the SearchWin2000.com news page] Linux hero hired by Microsoft IBM serves antispam, virus service for small biz OneNote gets new features in SP1 Is the stick or the carrot best motivator for security? TOPICS: Reader Poll: Windows XP SP2 What are your expectations for Windows XP SP2? Take our new poll and sound-off. ASK THE EXPERTS: How can I check and report if security patches are completed? Dear Roberta: How can I report the status and check if security patches are completed on clients other than by using Add/Remove programs? Read Roberta Bragg's expert response. TIPS: Tip Contest: Win a Rio S35S Sport digital audio player! Have you been thinking about participating in one of our monthly tip contests? Submit your Windows-related IT tips for a crack at this month's awesome prize: a Rio S35S Sport digital audio player! The Missing Link: The password is C-a-d-b-u-r-y [SearchSecurity.com] The next time you want to compromise a network, forget launching malicious code to gain root access. Just grab a Cadbury Creme Egg and offer it to an office worker. Evidently chocolate not only releases endorphins, it also loosens lips that sink ships. 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 E-Newsletters! Select e-newsletters 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 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 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