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Microsoft Turns to External Patch Testers
Looking to improve—and possibly speed up—the creation and release of software security patches, Microsoft Corp. is implementing a closed beta program for external testing teams. The formalization of Redmond’s new Security Update Validation Program clears the way for external patch testers to get “limited and controlled access” to security updates ahead of public release. The…
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Can the Mac Mini Gain Enterprise Traction?
SAN FRANCISCO—Following Apple Computer Inc.’s announcement Tuesday of a sub-$500 Macintosh, analysts, vendors and customers are upbeat about its prospects. While consumers are expected to take advantage of this new entry-point to a “digital lifestyle,” questions remain on whether the forthcoming pint-sized Mac mini can beckon Microsoft Windows users and generate market pull with IT…
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How Far Can Apple Take Its Consumer Crossover?
The Mac mini will help Apple Computer increase its market share, and the iPod shuffle will solidify the company’s firm grip on digital media players. That’s the consensus among many analysts who watch the technology industry for a living. But while the cheaper Apple products look like winners, some believe they aren’t for everyone. “Apple…
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Microsoft Waves Discounts Under PeopleSoft Users’ Noses
In spite of having proclaimed itself a noncompetitor during the U.S. Department of Justice’s trial against Oracle Corp.’s takeover of PeopleSoft Inc., Microsoft Corp. is acting very similar to a competitor, wasting no time in offering migration services and hefty discounts to lure PeopleSoft users into migrating to its business management applications. The company on…
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LANDesk Upgrades Server Management Software
LANDesk Software Inc. is enhancing its server management software to address the issues of system availability and security. The Salt Lake City, Utah, company on Tuesday rolled out Server Manager 8.5, which includes greater monitoring and remote management, as well as an improved dashboard designed for easier use. LANDesk officials said that in talking with…
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Microsoft Patch Day Lacks an IE Fix
Microsoft has released a fix for a critical hole in the HTML Help ActiveX control in Windows, but a well-known vulnerability in the Internet Explorer browser remains unpatched. Just days after a researchers raised the threat level because an IE exploit was making the rounds, Microsoft rolled out a patch that lessens the danger. But…
