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    Dogs, cats, and cows have them now, so how long
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_____________________NEWS ANALYSIS_____________________

Sylvia Carr

    XP HEATING UP?... DON'T COPY THAT CD!... 'NEW YEAR' WORM
HITS...

    How's Windows XP doing? Not so hot on
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    it's going to be a flop. Judging by license
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http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1220/2833900:8593142





_____________________EXPERT ADVICE_____________________


Robert Vamosi

  WANT BETTER WORKPLACE SECURITY? JUST USE SOME COMMON
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   Yes, almost every electronic device emits
         radio noise that can be eavesdropped by your
         enemies. But is this really your company's
         biggest security worry? Robert says no. Your
         real concerns are much more mundane--like
         closing your shades.


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1220/2833569:8593142


			> > > > >


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			> > > > >


Preston Gralla

  IM: HERE'S TALK THAT ISN'T JUST CHEAP, IT'S FREE

   For staying in constant contact with your
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         up three downloads that will get you into the
         IM game if you're not already, or show you how
         to make the most of your program if you're already
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http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1220/2833829:8593142


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