Today's News: XP update is no run-of-the-mill service pack

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August 05, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Today's News NEWS     TOPICS     ASK THE EXPERTS     TIPS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Register Today for SHARE User Events in NYC this August IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Keeping your cool during an XP SP2 installation   >  Microsoft gears up for massive XP download demand   >  Linux program to run Windows apps   >  More headlines   >  Terminal Services 101   >  'Tuning Microsoft Server Clusters'   >  Group Policy Learning Guide   >  The Missing Link: Free stuff is good; free beer is award-winningly good   Register Today for SHARE User Events in NYC this August It's not too late to register for SHARE User Events in New York, August 15-20, 2004. This mega training event will feature user-run technical education, on-site seminars, hands-on labs, a vendor product/service expo, and several professional networking opportunities. All sessions and event details are posted online. See also special registration offers! Click here   Keeping your cool during an XP SP2 installation [SearchWin2000.com] This desktop Windows refresh is no ordinary service pack, and its complexity will test the skills of administrators deploying it. MORE INFO: > Read about a proxy issue one XP SP2 beta tester encountered > An expert offers XP SP2 testing advice Microsoft gears up for massive XP download demand [Reuters] The software maker plans to release the second service pack for Windows XP "imminently," and one executive said Microsoft expects that 100 million users will choose to obtain it from the company's download site. Linux program to run Windows apps [Geek.com] SpecOpS Labs is developing middleware that will allow Windows applications to run on Linux without modifications. What sets the "David" project apart from similar projects is its plan to combine the open source Wine program with virtualization software and proprietary technology to keep pace with the most current Windows APIs. More headlines [From around the Web] Microsoft unit's goof leads to XP SP2 confusion (Associated Press) FCC blocks spam on wireless devices (The Washington Post) Microsoft stays away from Linux event this year (The Washington Post) FEATURED TOPIC:  Terminal Services 101 Thin clients are no longer the pariah they once were. Ease of patching, security and greater control have all contributed to renewed interest. Find out how to install, deploy and operate a Terminal Services environment. CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  'Tuning Microsoft Server Clusters' Optimizing a clustering environment is a complex undertaking. However, experience shows that creating a system baseline before diving into the tweaking can save a ton of time and grief down the road. This chapter from the book "Tuning Microsoft Server Clusters," by Robert Buchanan, explains everything you need to know to perform a successful pre-tuning analysis. LEARNING GUIDE:  Group Policy Learning Guide This guide introduces you to Group Policy, explains best practices and pitfalls to avoid and provides troubleshooting help and advice. You'll find Group Policy articles, tutorials, tips, tools, white papers, expert advice and more to pump up your Group Policy know-how quickly. Free stuff is good; free beer is award-winningly good [The Register] Software company Analytical Graphics Inc. in Pennsylvania was named "Best Small Company to Work for in America." What makes it so great? Free beer on Fridays for one. Free laundry service, free meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner), free snacks and free soft drinks all week long. Employees also get to use a gym -- for free -- so they don't get too fat and happy. This story begs two questions: How do these people get anything done? And, are they hiring? 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: Tips from our experts 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 Member Services 117 Kendrick Street, Suite 800 Needham, MA 02494