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Wednesday, September 04, 2002

Launch Date Set for XP Service Pack - Microsoft Corp. this weekend released Windows XP Service Pack 1 to manufacturing, but said the pack will be available for the general public via download or CD on Monday, September 9.

The service pack, which has been in beta since June, will include all the security fixes, application compatibility updates and updated drivers released since the product's launch last October. EWeek

5:20:24 PM

AGL Networks Provides Vital Link for Emory University:"ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 3, 2002--AGL Networks, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of AGL Resources Inc. (NYSE: ATG - News), today announced it has signed a long-term lease agreement with Emory University. The agreement will provide Emory University dark fiber connectivity to six touch points in a nine-mile special build loop and lease of fiber in the east business district. The six touch points will include Emory Crawford Long Hospital, Emory West Campus and Grady Memorial Hospital and will be used for the purpose of internal voice and data communications along with collaborative research. "
5:16:05 PM

ZDNet: Story: Mac OS X: Look who else is switching:"From the moment Mac OS X was announced, one of its most compelling features for me was its ability to run Mac and Unix software at the same time. It meant I wouldn't have to keep multiple systems around, booting into one or the other as needed. And now, with the release of version 10.2 (aka Jaguar), OS X is a better Unix than ever. Make no mistake: Mac OS X has been a real Unix from the start, albeit one that could actually run desktop apps like Microsoft Office, Photoshop, and BBEdit, and let you play Warcraft III and (soon) Halo. But now, Jaguar's Unix underpinnings have been given a much-needed refresh. "
5:11:54 PM

Microsoft: It's a TV, Not a PC. The latest flavor of Windows XP turns an ordinary PC into a digital entertainment center. Teens and, more surprisingly, seniors can't wait to get their hands on the remote. By Andy Patrizio. [Wired News]
5:04:49 PM

MS Pushes New Tablet on Students. Tablet PCs are just around the corner for some schools. The wealthier schools, that is. Regardless, Microsoft believes they'll replace the laptop in no time. By Elisa Batista. [Wired News]
5:04:30 PM

Groups seek federal action on spam. Three consumer groups are asking the Federal Trade Commisssion to stanch the flow of unsolicited e-mail, which they say has become a menace to the Internet. [CNET News.com]
5:04:15 PM

Novell touts new pricing plan. The software maker unveils new pricing that makes it cheaper for large Web sites to use the company's software, giving discounts to large businesses and government agencies. [CNET News.com]
5:03:40 PM