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    The cost of XP deployment projects can vary significantly, depending on the size of the organisation and scope of the business requirements. This article examines best practices and expenditures in XP deployments.

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    As the popularity of Windows XP and Office XP grows, you may have some questions posed to you. Here are some basics of Microsoft's latest antipiracy effort, Product Activation.

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    It takes a fair bit of nerve to charge anything to fix up a botched product, but Microsoft's $14.95 price to get a physical copy of Windows XP Service Pack 3 really takes some beating for sheer gall.

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    Microsoft's Robocopy compromise

    Trying to understand the logic behind Microsoft's development decisions is a bit like S&M: it's a painful activity probably best left to others. But a recent example from the storage world does suggest something about Microsoft's "people will beat up on us regardless" dilemma.

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    Vista take-up hits bumpy patch

    So, it seems the WOW -- for Microsoft's Windows Vista -- is not now, but sometime in the future, maybe.

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    So Apple has launched Boot Camp, which is a piece of software that allows its customers to choose between Windows XP and OS X when booting up. But if you have OS X, why would you downgrade?

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  • How to determine costs in an XP deployment

    The cost of XP deployment projects can vary significantly, depending on the size of the organisation and scope of the business requirements. This article examines best practices and expenditures in XP deployments.

  • XP activation FAQs

    As the popularity of Windows XP and Office XP grows, you may have some questions posed to you. Here are some basics of Microsoft's latest antipiracy effort, Product Activation.

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    Microsoft has released to manufacturers an update that would add Bluetooth support to Windows XP.

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    Windows File Protection (WFP) and its accompanying utility, the System File Checker, can prevent third-party applications from overwriting system files. Find out how to use these features.

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    Windows XP continues to be a hot topic amongst Australia's IT professionals. ZDNet Australia takes a look at some tips and analysis.

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  • Windows XP: Are you experienced?

    Though it is still too early to tell how the final version of Windows XP will perform, Beta 2 provides a good glimpse at the design and features of this eagerly anticipated upgrade for both home and office.

  • 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!

  • Windows XP to get Bluetooth support

    Microsoft has released to manufacturers an update that would add Bluetooth support to Windows XP.

  • Windows XP: Microsoft could make the date, but not the sale!

    After all the speculation that Windows XP might not ship until next spring or might be held up because of potential conflicts with the Xbox game machine introduction or might...well, you get the idea, Microsoft yesterday planted a flag.

  • Visiting security expert warns of MP3 danger

    New technology such as MP3s may soon be used as vectors for viruses, a security expert has warned.

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