Microsoft: This Week!
Konstantin Gusev
February 17, 2000
A compendium of the past week's news highlights at Microsoft.
Find important headlines, contests, free downloads, fun stuff to read, and
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TOP STORY
¾ It's Here: Join the Windows 2000 Launch
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/launch/default.asp
We're live at the Windows 2000 Launch this week in San Francisco. Visit our
special "virtual launch" site to catch the excitement up close, attend
expert technical presentations, watch Bill Gates' keynote online, sample
special offers from our launch partners, and more.
¾ The 'Dot' Truth Is Out There
http://www.microsoft.com/windows2000/news/dot-truth.asp
In a world of hype, wouldn't it be nice to get a refreshing dose of reality?
BUSINESS NEWS
¾ Windows 2000: Why It's a Great Choice for Service Providers
http://www.microsoft.com/isn/indoutlook_trends/tkoll_windows2000_p43260.asp
How does Windows 2000 impact service providers? Find out in an illuminating
conversation with Thomas Koll, vice president of Microsoft's Network
Solutions Group, on Windows 2000's reliability, scalability, and
manageability. Discover the new features of Windows 2000 and their strategic
advantages for service providers.
¾ Robichaux on Security: Why Reusable Passwords Are Evil
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/ro021400.asp
Since reusable passwords are designed to be reused, they have to remain
valid for some period of time. This means that they're vulnerable to being
cracked or stolen for their entire validity period, which is often longer
than it should be anyway. Read about how to protect your network.
DEVELOPER NEWS
¾ Learn About the Next Generation of Visual Studio
http://msdn.microsoft.com/vstudio/nextgen/
Take an early look at the next version of the development suite for creating
high-performance applications for the Web. You'll discover how Microsoft can
significantly reduce the complexity of creating Web applications and
programmable Web services. In addition, you'll get a head start on learning
about new technologies such as WebForms and Web Services.
¾ MSDN DirectX Developer Center Now Open
http://msdn.microsoft.com/directx/default.asp
Our newest Dev Center is your portal to all developer-based information on
advanced multimedia. For launch, we're featuring a guide to programming,
testing, and optimizing audio in your apps, as well as a FAQ for
DirectMusic.
HOME COMPUTING
¾ How Real People Get Things Done with MSN Every Day
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2000/02-14chase.asp
As Microsoft unveils a new logo and advertising campaign for MSN, Brad
Chase, senior vice president of Microsoft's Consumer Group, discusses how
consumers can use MSN to make the Web relevant and useful in their daily
lives.
¾ Kids Passport Empowers Parents to Safeguard their Children's Information
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2000/02-08passport.asp
Kids Passport will help parents protect their children's online privacy
while making it easier for Web-based businesses to comply with the
Children's Online Privacy and Protection Act (COPPA).
THIS WEEK'S READ
Microsoft's Valentine: The Motivator Behind the Windows 2000 Development
Team
http://www.microsoft.com/presspass/features/2000/02-16brianv.asp
Drawing upon top-notch organizational skills and a contagious sense of
humor, Microsoft's Brian Valentine helped a team of 4,200 people finish the
largest software development effort in the company's history.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Explore New XML Features in SQL Server 2000
http://msdn.microsoft.com/msdnmag/issues/0300/sql/sql.asp
MSJ and MIND magazines have merged to form the new MSDN Magazine, which you
can read online. In the first issue, we examine the forthcoming SQL Server
2000 and explain how it streamlines Web app development with XML.
FREE DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK
Windows 2000 Auto-Run Demos for Education
http://www.microsoft.com/education/product/autorun.asp
Learn how the new features in Windows 2000 can provide your school with an
ideal foundation for teaching and learning.