_____________________DAVID COURSEY_____________________

WINDOWS XP URBAN LEGENDS AND MYTHS--DEBUNKED!

    As the clamor about Windows XP grows--it's
         being officially launched tomorrow--so
         does the confusion. I'll take a look at the
         most common misconceptions and questions
         about licensing, authorization, and compatibility
         and give you some answers.

http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1024/2819735:8593142


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Patrick Houston

    HOW WIN XP MARKS THE END OF THE PC'S PLANNED OBSOLESCENCE

    The debut of Windows XP could stand as
    an occasion more momentous than Microsoft
    itself anticipated. Reason: At the
    same time we're saying hello to the new
    OS, we could be saying goodbye to the
    Microsoft-Intel duopoly.

     PLUS:

     APPLE REVEALS ITS 'BREAKTHROUGH' GADGET


      AS TECH SHRINKS, SO DO THE PAYCHECKS


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1024/2819777:8593142





_____________________EXPERT ADVICE_____________________


Robert Vamosi

  WINDOWS XP JUST DOESN'T CUT IT IN THE SECURITY DEPARTMENT

   Like those cheesy all-in-one stereos from
         the '70s, the components in Windows XP are
         inferior to their standalone counterparts--especially
         when it comes to security. Robert points out
         the OS's security weaknesses, and tells you
         how to safeguard your computer.


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1024/2819732:8593142


			> > > > >


Stephan Somogyi

  APPLE JUMPS INTO THE MP3 GAME--AND DOES IT RIGHT

   The just-unveiled iPod may have the distinction
         of being the first portable MP3 player to make
         the most of the genre. Stephan Somogyi investigates
         why this Mac peripheral might be worth a good
         long look (and listen).


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1024/2819780:8593142


			> > > > >


Stephen Howard-Sarin

  STAY HOME! SOFTWARE FOR SHUT-INS DOMINATES THE
  TECH INDEX

   Can you say 'agoraphobia'? The most popular
         topics on ZDNet this week are all about staying
         at home and letting the music, software, or
         business meetings come to you. Stephen looks
         at the growing popularity of home delivery.



http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1024/2819748:8593142


			> > > > >


Preston Gralla

  THREE 3D SHOOTERS: PUT YOUR AGGRESSION TO GOOD USE

   Feeling a bit belligerent? Take it out on your
         PC. Preston picks three great 3D shooter video
         games that will help release your excess frustration.



http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1024/2819697:8593142


			> > > > >


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