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THE 10 TOP THINGS YOU MUST KNOW ABOUT WIN XP

    Reams have been written about XP. I've gone
         on and on about it myself. But now it's officially
         here, what's left to say? Not much, but just
         this: A list of the few features and issues
         that really, really matter.

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Patrick Houston

    XP: PHOOEY ON YOUIE! WHY IPOD IS THE APPLE OF OUR EYES TODAY

    Apple poured some precipitation on
    Microsoft's XP-week parade by introducing
    its new MP3 player. But the iPod isn't
    just some mischief at Microsoft's expense.
    Instead, it's a product that embodies
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    PLUS:

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      WHY AOL IS COZYING UP TO SUN

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			> > > > >


Janice Chen

  CUT YOUR EXPENSES! SAVE SOME BUCKS ON MICROSOFT'S
  NEW OS

   Which version of Windows XP is right for you?
         And where can you find it for the lowest price?
         Janice helps you make what could be your most
         important software purchase this year.


http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1025/2820001:8593142


			> > > > >


Preston Gralla


   DON'T WANT TO UPGRADE TO WINDOWS XP? FAKE IT!

   If you don't want to take the time to install
         Windows XP, but like the new OS's look and feel,
         worry not. Preston finds three downloads
         that will make your PC indistinguishable
         from one running XP.


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