Today's News: Bold Big Blue not scaring MS

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May 12, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Today's News Issue Sponsored By: Windows Job Opportunities! IN THIS ISSUE: Microsoft should weather IBM desktop move Longhorn to offer plethora of features Tepid Tuesday for Microsoft patching E-mail policies save face, lawsuits Troubleshooting sleep-mode problems due to improper profiles The Missing Link: eBay misfires -- sends gun instead of gadget Windows Job Opportunities! Gain immediate access to thousands of Windows job listings at the SearchWin2000.com Career Center powered by Dice. Make your job search easier with our Career Center resources. Sign up today! Microsoft should weather IBM desktop move [SearchWin2000.com] Industry observers expect Redmond to fend of IBM's bold move to challenge Microsoft's preeminence on the desktop. That doesn't mean Office is invincible, however. MORE INFO: Find out why desktop Linux is looking for a Windows equalizer Read about Microsoft and Sun's fresh start Longhorn to offer plethora of features [SearchExchange.com] Windows author and technology commentator Mark Minasi offers his take on what's to come in the Longhorn operating system. Tepid Tuesday for Microsoft patching [SearchSecurity.com] Microsoft warns of a single "important" Windows flaw and re-releases two previous bulletins. E-mail policies save face, lawsuits [SearchExchange.com] Companies that don't have a sound e-mail policy open themselves up to potential lawsuits and public embarrassment. An expert offers insight on what your organization's plan should include. TIPS: Troubleshooting sleep-mode problems due to improper profiles Most versions of Windows use the Advanced Configuration and Power Interface (ACPI) to enter a number of different low-power consumption modes by the user or after a certain amount of elapsed time without activity. There are five different power states available to Windows on an ACPI computer. Occasionally, some of these power states become unavailable. Find out the cause of this problem and how to fix it in this tip. ASK THE EXPERTS: Should I take the 2000 Exchange Design or the 2003 Exchange Design? Dear Ed: I have MCSE2000 and MCSA with messaging. Would you suggest taking the 2000 Exchange Design or the 2003 Exchange Design? There seems to be an interest in the Norfolk area for 2003 upgrades. I am studying to upgrade to MCSE 2003 and wondered which exams to take. Read Ed Tittel's expert response. TOPICS: Chapter of the Week: 'Managing and maintaining Group Policy' This week's featured chapter comes from the book MCSE Windows Server 2003 Active Directory Infrastructure Study Guide, by Dennis Suhanovs. Would you like to get a free copy? Take the new Know-IT-All Chapter Quiz, send us your score and you'll be entered into the drawing for a free copy! The Missing Link: eBay misfires -- sends gun instead of gadget [BBC News] Guns don't play tunes -- not even Guns N' Roses tunes. So you can imagine how disappointed -- and shocked -- a 21-year-old Canadian was when he ordered an MP3 player through eBay, but received a .22-caliber Smith & Wesson instead. Woops -- a little too much bang for the buck! A pawnshop in the U.S. auctioned the player, but sent the gun by mistake. It makes you wonder -- is there someone else out there who ordered a gun, but ended up keeping a loaded MP3 in the house for protection? Read the 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