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    It's that time of year again! If you're considering
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Sylvia Carr

    SONY ON DVD FENCE... NEW LOOK FOR LINUX... MS SERVERS
ATTACKED...

    The battle over which DVD format will
    become the industry standard wages
    on. Sony's weighed in on which one it
    prefers, but its stance is hardly decisive.
    Also, a new graphical interface for
    Linux and other Unix-like OS's has arrived,
    and a worm is wreaking havoc on Microsoft
    SQL servers.

http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1126/2827001:8593142





_____________________EXPERT ADVICE_____________________


Lee Schlesinger

  WHY A 'PATCHWORK' APPROACH TO SECURITY IS RIGHT
  FOR YOUR BIZ

   If you're concerned about keeping your network
         safe from hackers, crackers, and worms, there's
         an easy way to do it: stay up to date with patches.
         But most organizations don't have a patchwork
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         important--and shows you how to take the right
         approach.


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1126/2826693:8593142


			> > > > >


Larry Dignan

  WHY CELL PHONE GIANT NOKIA'S GOING GADGET-HAPPY

   It's not the greatest time to be a wireless
         company. Nokia's response? Go all out with
         a slew of new gadget phones. Larry looks at
         Nokia's attempt to convince you to swap your
         old phone for a jazzier one.


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1126/2826669:8593142


			> > > > >


Preston Gralla

  STEAL A DEAL! GET SWEET SAVINGS WITH 3 FREE SHOPPING
  TOOLS

   The holiday gift-buying rush is on! This year,
         don't be caught in crowds at the mall. Shop
         online instead. Preston finds 3 free shopping
         companions that make sure you get the best
         price on all your online purchases.


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1126/2826649:8593142


			> > > > >


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