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December 08, 2004 Published by  SearchWin2000.com Today's News NEWS     TOPICS     ITKNOWLEDGE EXCHANGE     TIPS     ASK THE EXPERTS     WEBCASTS     WHITE PAPERS     Issue Sponsored By:   > Software Spectrum and Asset Metrix IN THIS ISSUE:   >  Special report: The best Windows tools   >  Microsoft nears release of 64-bit Windows   >  Top tips for buying storage wisely   >  More Headlines   >  Get Windows and Linux to cooperate   >  'Group Policy Objects (GPOs)'   >  Get up to speed: Five topics fast   >  The Missing Link: A mind is a terrible thing to waste -- on a PC? Special report: The best Windows tools [SearchWin2000.com] Some of the most useful products for the Windows platform don't cost a dime. Others are inexpensive upgrades from freeware that are geared toward large enterprises. Whatever your needs, there's a wealth of tools that are just a download away. MORE INFO: > FAQ: Management tools > A matter of choice: Open source versus commercial tools   XP Service Pack 2 Pre-Installation Checklist The long-awaited Windows XP Service Pack 2 is finally here, and to many administrators, it is a double-edge sword. The new security features, policy settings and improvements to the firewall are welcome additions. Before rolling out SP2, you'll need to thoroughly test your hardware and applications. Download this white paper to learn the seven checklist steps toward installation. Click Here for Your Free Copy.   Microsoft nears release of 64-bit Windows [CNET News.com] In addition to a release candidate for Windows Server 2003 SP1, Microsoft has issued a similar test version of 64-bit Windows for Windows Server 2003 and XP Professional. Top tips for buying storage wisely [SearchStorage.com] Best practices for purchasing storage include sticking to your plan, comparing apples to apples and being upfront with vendors. More Headlines [From around the Web] Intel says it's recovered from costly missteps (Reuters) CIO Conversation: MCI's Elizabeth Hackenson (SearchCIO.com) HP plans to 'flatten' the network core (SearchNetworking.com) Lenovo-IBM deal a big step for China (Associated Press) EXPERT ANSWER CENTER:  Get Windows and Linux to cooperate One of the loudest heard complaints about Linux is that it doesn't give you the usability of Windows. But Linux and Windows do not need to be enemies; they actually can get along quite nicely. Mark Hinkle will answer your questions about how to make Linux and Windows work together so that usability and cohesiveness is no longer a concern; he will also be writing a daily blog, which will provide more ways to mesh the two platforms. Mark's only taking questions until Dec. 19, so ask today to get fast answers to your Windows/Linux interoperability questions! CHAPTER OF THE WEEK:  'Group Policy Objects (GPOs)' Need help managing or troubleshooting your GPOs? Then this chapter is for you. Get ready for an extensive run-down of various GPO-related problems and hands-on solutions to everything from GPO backup issues to applying stubborn GPO security filters. LEARNING CENTER:  Get up to speed: Five topics fast Looking for a quick cram-session? Check out our five helpful learning guides and get up-to-speed fast. A mind is a terrible thing to waste -- on a PC? [The Register] So much for the idea that computers make kids much smarter and less dumb. Having studied tens of thousands of students in more than 30 countries, researchers in Germany concluded that those who use their computers several times per week do "significantly worse" in math and reading than those who spend less time in Geekville. The researchers had all kinds of explanations, but never mentioned the real academic loser of the computer age: penmanship. 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?cid=498617&lid=430722&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