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Subject:Meet the dark side of Windows XP
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Date:Sun, 21 Oct 2001 23:18:33 -0700 (PDT)



_____________________DAVID COURSEY_____________________

MEET THE DARK SIDE OF WINDOWS XP

While I really like Microsoft's new operating
system, there are still some issues that may
make it impossible for you to upgrade. And
other issues may make you want to skip XP entirely.
Here are a dozen potential roadblocks to consider--don't
upgrade before you read this!

http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1022/2819063:8593142


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Patrick Houston

LATEST THREAT TO RECORD LABELS: THE DOJ

Another cyberspace monopoly? Dept.
of Justice investigators have begun
a preliminary investigation into whether
the music labels are violating antitrust
laws--a probe that could derail the
industry's precarious foothold in
online music distribution.

PLUS:

MICROSOFT PLAYS INTO HACKERS' HANDS


CALLING ALL CARS--VIA TEXT MESSAGES!


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1022/2819300:8593142





_____________________EXPERT ADVICE_____________________


Larry Dignan


HOW MCAFEE.COM IS CASHING IN ON VIRUSES

The increasing incidence of computer viruses
may be cause for angst among Netizens, but
it's a big reason why McAfee.com remains a
profitable dot-com. Larry offers up CEO Srivats
Sampath's observations on success and the
future.


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1022/2819067:8593142


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David Berlind

WHY MS'S PASSWORD-REVEALING GLITCH SHOULD WORRY YOU

The use of beta software to build an MS page
and let developers troubleshoot led to a ZDNet
TechUpdate reader's personal information
being completely revealed. David discusses
how sloppiness can lead to security woes.



http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1022/2819071:8593142


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Preston Gralla


FINALLY! 3 BETTER WAYS TO VIEW AND PRINT FILES

Forget Windows' built-in (and hopelessly
anemic) file viewers. You need a better way
to keep an eye on your documents, and Preston
has just the solution: three feature-packed
file viewers that'll make reviewing your
files a snap.


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1022/2819068:8593142


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