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NetWare support packs top this week?s patch list

January 14, 2000 8:00am PST

Support packs and virus signature updates from Novell set the pace for this week's patch announcements. Sun Solaris fixes round out the mix. Check out this week's Exterminator for more.

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New bugs waste no time entering the new millennium

January 7, 2000 8:00am PST

Bugs and viruses wasted no time welcoming the new millennium. Check out this week's Exterminator for the highlights from year-end 1999, as well as the new century.

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NT 4 MCSEs-to-be: Choose your electives well

January 7, 2000 8:00am PST

Maximize your NT 4 electives, and you could save yourself two exams on your way to Win2K MCSE status. Here's how.

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AdminChallenge: Help Archie dance with the Samba server

January 3, 2000 8:00am PST

Archie's having trouble connecting his Windows clients to his Samba server. Tell us how he can solve his problem and you might win a TechRepublic T-shirt.

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How will NT 4 MCSEs fare in a Win2K world?

December 13, 1999 8:00am PST

Windows 2000 is coming and Microsoft is retiring its Windows NT 4 certifications. TechRepublic Community Editor Erik Eckel, himself an MCSE, leads a discussion about your options. Read the...

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Virus Alert: Watch for WM97/Thursday-C before Dec. 13

December 1, 1999 8:00am PST

Sophos has announced a variant of the WM97/Thursday virus. Here's what you need to know.

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Are you looking to grow your consulting business?

November 16, 1999 8:00am PST

It's easy to forget to grow your IT consulting business, but you shouldn't let that happen. These prospecting tips will help.

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Virus Alert! Bubbleboy e-mail virus doesn't need to be executed to trigger

November 10, 1999 8:00am PST

A potentially dangerous virus has been identified by software security researchers. Named Bubbleboy, the virus can trigger even if victims don't execute an attachment.

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Windows NT 4 MCSEs really needn't fret

October 27, 1999 7:00am PDT

If you received, or are seeking, a Windows NT 4 MCSE, don't panic at the announcement that these exams are being retired. It's not as bad as it looks. The certification holds value and is going to...

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Microsoft retires NT 4 exams, but MCSEs needn't fret

October 19, 1999 7:00am PDT

If you received, or are seeking, a Windows NT 4 MCSE, don't panic at the announcement that these exams are being retired. The certification holds value and is going to save you time and money.

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Novell service packs target NetWare client bugs

October 8, 1999 7:00am PDT

This week, Novell released NetWare client service packs for Windows 95/98 and Windows NT.

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Noncompetes: Just say no

September 24, 1999 7:00am PDT

Noncompetes aren't the answer to protecting an organization's intellectual property—hiring employees with integrity is. So toss your noncompete covenant in the trash.

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You've hung your shingle, now spread the word

September 17, 1999 7:00am PDT

Don't let Mr. Eckel's MCSE fool you. Erik worked in advertising and public relations for years, and he's picked up a few pointers that could help your business grow.

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It's 9/9/99 and we're still here

September 9, 1999 7:00am PDT

Sept. 9, 1999, the date seen by many as a dress rehearsal for Y2K, is passing without incident.

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Microsoft and partners position NT as telecom carrier-class platform

June 29, 1999 7:00am PDT

Microsoft is serious about playing in the telecommunications arena. But just how committed is Redmond to telecom applications and partnerships? Try 99.999 percent.

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DSL: Not for consumers only

March 31, 1999 8:00am PST

Fueled by a never-ending search for affordable bandwidth, companies are starting to examine DSL services. Here's a look at what they offer, and what they could cost.

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