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    Terminated product support and cheap new PCs will be Microsoft's key to Windows XP sales in Australia, according to the operating system's local product manager.

  • Native Title Tribunal skips Windows XP

    The National Native Title Tribunal (NNTT) appears to be in the process of skipping the upgrade to Windows XP, instead flagging plans to move its Windows 2000-based desktop fleet to Vista over the next few years.

  • Upgrading to XP: Timing is key

    Now that Windows XP is here, professionals are debating whether to proceed with upgrades to previous versions or go for the newest version to avoid being "leapfrogged" by technology. Three technology experts agree that it's an issue of timing.

  • Experts raise Windows security alarm

    Computer code that exploits a "critical" Windows 2000 vulnerability has been released on the Internet, increasing the likelihood of attacks, experts warned on Thursday.

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    Software updates can be a grind. But you don't have to jump at every upgrade your vendor recommends.

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  • Microsoft boosts Wi-Fi security

    Microsoft will extend the security measures now found in its Windows XP operating system to Windows 2000 and the slimmer version of the OS used in handheld devices.

  • 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 Windows File Protection explored

    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.

  • How to rescue a Windows 2000 installation

    Before taking the drastic step of reformatting and reinstalling, try this technique for rescuing a Windows 2000 installation.

  • Tweak WinXP for optimum performance

    Windows XP's visual effects and services can bog your system down but you can boost performance by changing the settings in the Performance Options dialog box.

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  • Upgrading to XP: Timing is key

    Now that Windows XP is here, professionals are debating whether to proceed with upgrades to previous versions or go for the newest version to avoid being "leapfrogged" by technology. Three technology experts agree that it's an issue of timing.

  • Commentary:99 Flavours of Windows

    Just because there are many different Windows variants doesn't mean that everybody's happy.

  • Connectix's next virtual trick

    The market for Virtual PC 5.0 for Windows is admittedly small, but if you fit into its target category, it's well worth checking out.

  • Sneak XPeek: Ten things you MUST know about the new Windows

    Windows XP, the operating system formerly known as Whistler, is designed for people who are afraid of their computers--and for those of us who love and support them. It is, as Bill Gates said, the most important release since Windows 95, and it will change the way many people relate to computers (especially people who haven't bought one yet).

  • Windows XP: Hard on hardware

    Will XP support your hardware? Bill O'Brien knows that you really don't want to roll out Windows 2000 only to find yourself facing yet another upgrade decision in a few months.

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