WinInfo Daily UPDATE—brought to you by Windows & .NET Magazine, the leading publication for IT professionals deploying Windows and related technologies.
http://www.winnetmag.com
THIS ISSUE SPONSORED BY
SPONSOR: ST. BERNARD SOFTWARE
http://www.stbernard.com/products/targetpages/wininfo2b-ue.asp
SPONSOR: GIVE THE IT FOLKS A BREAK
If one asks an IT professional what his or her average workday is like, they'll find the answer extremely vague. That's because any day is far from average for those on the front lines of maintaining corporate networks. Not even taking into account their regular duties, administrators now have to keep track of an ever-increasing list of responsibilities to effectively secure systems against the next virus outbreak.
What's more, when news of the latest cyberattack breaks, the story may begin with the virus, but it will quickly migrate to focus on the IT people. Let's agree that perhaps these folks deserve a break.
To read the complete story "Give the IT folks a Break"
http://www.stbernard.com/products/targetpages/wininfo2b-ue.asp
September 26, 2002—In this issue:
1. NEWS AND VIEWS
- MSN 8 to Arrive in Late October
2. ANNOUNCEMENT
- Real-World Tips and Solutions Here for You
3. CONTACT US
- See this section for a list of ways to contact us.
1. NEWS AND VIEWS
(contributed by Paul Thurrott, [email protected])
In late October, Microsoft will unveil MSN 8, the most recent update to its MSN online service. MSN 8 will be an impressive new release, although its MSN Hotmail-like approach to supplying functionality somewhat tempers its usefulness for many users. Currently, the distinction between MSN's customers and other online users is that MSN customers can dial directly into MSN from anywhere in the United States and have access to MSN email accounts, but that's about the only distinction. However, with MSN 8—for the first time—Microsoft will shut off many services to non-MSN customers, potentially making the paid service more valuable. And with AOL stalling under the weight of its perpetually out-of-date UI, which annoys users with numerous pop-up windows and advertisements, MSN might finally be poised to make some serious gains on the market leader.
MSN 8 will take two approaches to paid services. First, customers who pay MSN for dial-up or DSL services (which range from $22 to $40 a month) will have access to all MSN 8 features. Users with other ISPs will be able to pay about $10 a month to access premium MSN 8 content and other unique features.
MSN 8 perks will include an improved email client with better junk-mail filtering and parental controls; improved Web services such as online investing, money management, and photo sharing; and a special version of MSN Messenger 5. A free version of MSN Messenger 5 will be available to non-MSN users, but the version that MSN 8 customers will receive will include enhanced, server-based parental controls; an integrated MSN Today view from the MSN Messenger UI; an improved address book; a Web-sharing feature called "Browse the Web Together"; and contacts searching and sharing. Windows XP users will also get exclusive access to videoconferencing through MSN Messenger and will be able to install MSN Messenger along with Windows Messenger. This new dual-installation feature will let XP users simultaneously log on to two Microsoft .NET Passport accounts, one through MSN Messenger and one through Windows Messenger, which could be important for users who maintain separate home and work personas. Microsoft will also offer MSN customers a steep discount on the company's recently released Microsoft Broadband Networking products, which include wireless and wired network adapters and base stations.
2. ANNOUNCEMENT
(brought to you by Windows & .NET Magazine and its partners)
Register online for Windows & .NET Magazine LIVE!. Network with the finest gathering of Windows gurus on the planet. This event is chock full of "been there, done that" knowledge from people who use Microsoft products in the real world. Early-bird discount expires soon. Register now and you'll also receive access to sessions of concurrently run XML and Web Services Connections.
http://www.winnetmagLIVE.com
3. CONTACT US
Here's how to reach us with your comments and questions:
- ABOUT NEWS AND VIEWS — [email protected]
- ABOUT THE NEWSLETTER IN GENERAL — [email protected]
(please mention the newsletter name in the subject line)
- TECHNICAL QUESTIONS — http://www.winnetmag.net/forums
- PRODUCT NEWS — [email protected]
- QUESTIONS ABOUT YOUR WinInfo Daily UPDATE SUBSCRIPTION?
Customer Support — [email protected]
- WANT TO SPONSOR WinInfo Daily UPDATE?
[email protected]
This email newsletter is brought to you by Windows & .NET Magazine, the leading publication for Windows professionals who want to learn more and perform better. Subscribe today.
http://www.winnetmag.com/sub.cfm?code=wswi201x1z
Receive the latest information about the Windows and .NET topics of your choice. Subscribe to our other FREE email newsletters.
http://www.winnetmag.net/email
