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  • Microsoft roping more into Longhorn Server release

    With Windows Vista, Microsoft had to cut features to try to get the release out the door. With its upcoming server release, though, Microsoft is actually adding a few features.

  • U.S. threatens global IPv6 initiative

    As much of the world nears an Internet address crunch, North America stands as an island apart, threatening to fragment plans for the biggest overhaul of the Web in decades.

  • IPv6: time to change?

    Keeping the current version of Internet Protocol, the world will run out of IP addresses by 2007. So is it time to move to IPv6? ZDNet Australia investigates.

  • IPv6: What is it and why is it needed?

    IPv6 is coming. It's only a matter of time. Here's a look at this new version of the Internet's most fundamental protocol, as well as a peek at the IPv6 support built into Windows XP and .NET and a list of applications that currently support IPv6.

  • IP Masquerading with Linux

    So you have a small network running at home, you use Linux, and you want to be able to share a single ISP with all of your machines. How do you do it? Ladies and gentlemen, I give you IP Masquerading!

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  • IPv6: time to change?

    Keeping the current version of Internet Protocol, the world will run out of IP addresses by 2007. So is it time to move to IPv6? ZDNet Australia investigates.

  • IPv6: What is it and why is it needed?

    IPv6 is coming. It's only a matter of time. Here's a look at this new version of the Internet's most fundamental protocol, as well as a peek at the IPv6 support built into Windows XP and .NET and a list of applications that currently support IPv6.

  • Networking: What can you expect in 2008?

    During the holiday season, snow isn't the only thing analysts shovel. With that in mind, senior analyst at the Enterprise Strategy Group, Jon Oltsik, takes a look forward on networking technology and related industry trends in 2008.

  • Make or break with Windows XP SP2

    Learn about the plethora of security enhancements that Microsoft has included in Windows XP Service Pack 2, and how these security features could impair the functionality of some applications.

  • New RPC flaw affects almost all Windows' versions

    The RPC system contains a flaw that could allow remote attackers to take over a vulnerable system. Here's a look at the problem and how to fix it, along with this week's other major threats.

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Reviews (6)

  • Windows Vista Home Premium

    Windows Vista Home Premium is essentially warmed-over Windows XP Home Edition. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista Home Premium is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Home Basic

    Windows Vista Home Basic is essentially warmed-over Windows XP, Windows XP SP3. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Ultimate

    Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Windows Vista Business

    Windows Vista Business is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.

  • Analysis: Microsoft's OS update

    Underneath the sheen, what's Windows Vista made of? We take a detailed look at the recently delayed operating system.

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