_____________________DAVID COURSEY_____________________

GRAB A SEAT, AND JOIN ME FOR MY DINNER WITH BILL GATES

    On the eve of Windows XP's launch, I joined
         14 other journalists for a private dinner
         with the chairman and chief software architect
         of Microsoft.  We had one thing in common: When
         Bill talks, we write about it. And on this night
         he was talking, and just to us. Here's part
         one of what Bill had to say.

http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820297:8593142


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_____________________NEWS ANALYSIS_____________________

Patrick Houston

    WILL THE PATRIOT ANTI-TERRORIST BILL BETRAY US?

    A new anti-terrorism law, which significantly
    expands law enforcement powers, is
    speeding into law. So now we'll see:
    Whether Congress, with our assent,
    acted wisely or whether we allowed fear
    to lead us astray.

     PLUS:

      HEY, DON'T OVERLOOK THIS: NEW LINUX
    UPGRADES, TOO

     DAIMLERCHRYSLER TALKS UP 'TELEMATICS'


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820322:8593142





_____________________EXPERT ADVICE_____________________


Greg Shultz

  WANT TO TRANSFER YOUR OLD FILES TO WINDOWS XP? NO
  SWEAT!

   Moving files and settings from your old computer
         to your new XP system doesn't have to take all
         day--if you follow these guidelines. Greg
         leads you step-by-step through the entire
         process.


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820277:8593142


			> > > > >


John Morris and Josh Taylor

  BEYOND THE HYPE: SEE WHAT XP HAS TO OFFER IN OUR FULL
  REVIEW

   The birth of Microsoft's newest operating
         system was arguably the most-hyped OS launch
         all of time. What's behind the noise? Josh
         and John offer up an in-depth look at Windows
         XP, along with a roundup of this week's reviews.



http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820306:8593142


			> > > > >


David Berlind

  SERIOUS ABOUT SECURITY? BETTER DOUBLE YOUR OPTIONS

   Think user IDs and passwords are adequate?
         Think again. Those single-factor security
         systems are quite vulnerable. Add a second
         element, such as an ID card, and the solution's
         more secure. David looks at the promise--and
         the difficulties--of two-factor security.



http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820266:8593142


			> > > > >


Preston Gralla

  NO MORE PLAIN JANE! 3 EASY WAYS TO JAZZ UP YOUR WEB
  SITE

   Everyone wants a great-looking Web site.
         But not everyone can create snazzy animations,
         images, and menus. Worry not. Preston rounds
         up 3 easy-to-use programs that will make your
         site sing.


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820253:8593142


			> > > > >


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