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May
2006
Internet Explorer 7 Beta 2 is out. Install with caution, preferably on a non business computer.
www.microsoft.com/windows/ie/default.mspx
www.desktoppipeline.com/186701167
Many newer mobile 5 phones now have support for direct connections to Exchange server, called direct push. If you have a phone which supports windows Mobile 5, be sure to check your vendor web site for updates. Partial list: Palm Treo 600w, 650w, 700w. Sprint PPC 6700
Smart Phone News: www.coolsmartphone.com/news2148.html
Technical details http://blogs.technet.com/exchange/archive/2006/04/03/424028.aspx
One of the April Windows update security patches turns out to have some problems. A second round of updates was released April 25th. There will be 2 more critical updates for windows and 1 for Exchange Server released May 11.
www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms06-015.mspx?pubDate=2006-04-11
www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/advance.mspx
Microsoft is getting more aggressive about pirated copies of windows. The Genuine Advantage (Validates windows license) tool is now a part of windows / Microsoft automatic updates. After this update, your computer will start displaying a message when you log on if your license doesn’t check out. www.desktoppipeline.com/186701242
Microsoft Passport is quietly being replaced by “Windows Live ID”
http://spaces.msn.com/winliveid/blog/cns!AEE1BB0D86E23AAC!166.entry
Free remote access tools. Many are familiar with VNC which has been around for a long time, and offers a way to connect to another computer and work remotely. LogMeIn is another tool which has gotten good reviews. Windows XP also has built in remote access.
https://secure.logmein.com/go.asp?page=support_faq
My favorite business book lately: You’re in charge, now what? By Gerald Czarnecki. Although aimed at new CEO’s, it a good overview of what a business owner or manager should be paying attention to.
Tim Torian
Torian, Group, Inc.
http://www.toriangroup.com