Folders

On the eve of Windows XP's launch, I joined
14 other journalists for a private dinner
with the chairman and chief software architect
of Microsoft. We had one thing in common: When
Bill talks, we write about it. And on this night
he was talking, and just to us. Here's part
one of what Bill had to say.

http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820297:8593142

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Patrick Houston

WILL THE PATRIOT ANTI-TERRORIST BILL BETRAY US?

A new anti-terrorism law, which significantly
expands law enforcement powers, is
speeding into law. So now we'll see:
Whether Congress, with our assent,
acted wisely or whether we allowed fear
to lead us astray.

PLUS:

HEY, DON'T OVERLOOK THIS: NEW LINUX
UPGRADES, TOO

DAIMLERCHRYSLER TALKS UP 'TELEMATICS'

http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820322:8593142

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Greg Shultz

WANT TO TRANSFER YOUR OLD FILES TO WINDOWS XP? NO
SWEAT!

Moving files and settings from your old computer
to your new XP system doesn't have to take all
day--if you follow these guidelines. Greg
leads you step-by-step through the entire
process.

http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820277:8593142

> > > > >

John Morris and Josh Taylor

BEYOND THE HYPE: SEE WHAT XP HAS TO OFFER IN OUR FULL
REVIEW

The birth of Microsoft's newest operating
system was arguably the most-hyped OS launch
all of time. What's behind the noise? Josh
and John offer up an in-depth look at Windows
XP, along with a roundup of this week's reviews.

http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820306:8593142

> > > > >

David Berlind

SERIOUS ABOUT SECURITY? BETTER DOUBLE YOUR OPTIONS

Think user IDs and passwords are adequate?
Think again. Those single-factor security
systems are quite vulnerable. Add a second
element, such as an ID card, and the solution's
more secure. David looks at the promise--and
the difficulties--of two-factor security.

http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820266:8593142

> > > > >

Preston Gralla

NO MORE PLAIN JANE! 3 EASY WAYS TO JAZZ UP YOUR WEB
SITE

Everyone wants a great-looking Web site.
But not everyone can create snazzy animations,
images, and menus. Worry not. Preston rounds
up 3 easy-to-use programs that will make your
site sing.

http://cgi.zdnet.com/slink?/adeskb/adt1026/2820253:8593142

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