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October 04, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Today's News NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Wireless networking in SP2 now made easy   >  Microsoft migration alliance unlikely to sway diehards   >  Gates: Microsoft to offer antispyware   >  More headlines   >  Managing Active Directory -- 10 tips in 10 minutes   >  'Hardening wireless LAN communications'   >  Know-IT-All Quizzes   >  The Missing Link: Politics, Web make satirical bedfellows 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! Wireless networking in SP2 now made easy [myITforum.com] If you don't already have enough reason to deploy Windows XP SP2, Microsoft has beefed up the support for wireless networking in the latest service pack. MORE INFO: > Keeping your cool during an XP SP2 installation > See why 802.11i promises much, but doesn't deliver all -- yet Microsoft migration alliance unlikely to sway diehards [Search390.com] Microsoft's expanded alliance gives users the tools they need to move from the mainframe to the Windows platform. But can it actually persuade folks to switch? Gates: Microsoft to offer antispyware [CNET News.com] Microsoft will create software that detects spyware, Bill Gates said in a Friday speech. The software maker's chairman, who said he has had to deal with adware and malware on his home PC, did not specify how Microsoft would deliver an antispyware product and whether it would charge customers for it. More headlines [From around the Web] Microsoft vows fight on FAT patent rejection (Associated Press) Microsoft hypes BI, adds reporting tools for end users (SearchDatabase.com) Microsoft CEO rules out PeopleSoft bid (FT.com) Judge challenges EU position on Microsoft (Reuters) LEARNING CENTER:  Managing Active Directory -- 10 tips in 10 minutes Active Directory is Microsoft's trademarked directory service and an integral part of the Windows 2000 and Windows Server 2003 architecture. Here are 10 tips and expert advice to help you with AD administration and maintenance. CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  'Hardening wireless LAN communications' Wireless LANs bring up the classic struggle between security and usability. Too tight security chokes off the potential benefits of the WLAN, but too lax security leaves your sensitive data open to attackers. This chapter from the book "Hardening Network Infrastructure," by Wesley Noonan, explains how to balance the two in a sensible manner. FEATURE:  Know-IT-All Quizzes Consider yourself a Windows guru? Take these fun quizzes and test your knowledge on a variety of Windows topics. Politics, Web make satirical bedfellows [Associated Press] If you want the spin, turn on the TV. If you want the spoof, turn on the computer. The Web seems to be satire central when it comes to politics this year, with both the president and his challenger being parodied daily -- and mercilessly. Surfers weary of the mudslinging seem to enjoy nonpartisan escapes into cyberspace. One flash animation spoof called "This Land is Your Land" has gotten more than 65 million hits since July. A self-proclaimed "equal opportunity offender," the online cartoon's creator said if people were to base their ballot behavior on his spoof, he'd be frightened. 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