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    Microsoft announces the official release of the fourth service pack for Windows 2000, providing security fixes and support for USB 2.0.

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    Security researchers say they're starting to find flaws in Microsoft's latest major update for Windows XP.

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    Two years ago, the IT community was abuzz with a Microsoft "breakthrough" called Service Pack 1. The mega software patch mainly comprised of security updates for Windows XP. Will things get any better with the much-publicised Service Pack 2?

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  • Microsoft extends NT's life

    Microsoft on Monday added another year of life to its aging Windows NT 4 operating system as the company struggles to convert customers to newer products.

  • Why you must install a firewall -- now

    Commentary: Anti-virus software won't protect you from the latest type of worm affecting Windows systems -- you need a personal firewall.

  • Microsoft warns of a score of security holes

    Microsoft released on Tuesday fixes that cover at least 20 Windows flaws, several of which could make versions of the operating system vulnerable to new worms or viruses.

  • Dell pulls OS fix for handhelds

    Dell temporarily pulled from its US Web site an operating system fix for its Axim X5 handhelds after some people used the patch to do unauthorised upgrades from older versions of the OS.

  • Microsoft releases Windows 2000 fixes

    Microsoft has released the third major collection of Windows 2000 bug fixes, or service pack, to premier customers. But everyone else will have to wait until later in the week.

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