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    Tracking a Linux RPM installation database can be maddening. Any package that can simplify this process can be quite valuable, especially if you have a lot of RPM packages installed. See how to use GRAB to keep tabs on RPMs.

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    Windows 2000 uses NetBIOS over TCP/IP to communicate with earlier Windows platforms. If all your networked workstations are running Windows 2000 however, you can disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP to improve overall network performance.

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    A reincarnated version of the malicious program WinNuke has surfaced and can affect Windows NT, 2000, XP, and .NET by causing disruption and disablement of network communications.

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    Tracking a Linux RPM installation database can be maddening. Any package that can simplify this process can be quite valuable, especially if you have a lot of RPM packages installed. See how to use GRAB to keep tabs on RPMs.

  • How to rescue a Windows 2000 installation

    Before taking the drastic step of reformatting and reinstalling, try this technique for rescuing a Windows 2000 installation.

  • Centralise Windows administration with Hyena

    Wrestling with the links and shortcuts to all your admin tools and configuration utilities can be inefficient. Luckily, Hyena streamlines the process of managing Windows by combining popular tools into a single console.

  • Improve network performance

    Windows 2000 uses NetBIOS over TCP/IP to communicate with earlier Windows platforms. If all your networked workstations are running Windows 2000 however, you can disable NetBIOS over TCP/IP to improve overall network performance.

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    Internet Explorer is broken, and the bad guys know it. As you type, criminal hackers could be recording your bank login and password information. Robert offers some tips for staying safe online.

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    Tips for implementing a wireless, Ethernet or power-line network in a small-business environment.

  • Comparing four major Linux distributions

    With dozens of Linux distributions to choose from, it can be difficult to select the distribution that’s right for a particular environment. How do Debian, Mandrake, Red Hat, and SuSE measure up?

  • What's new in Windows Vista?

    Don't want to take Windows Vista for a test drive until you know what it has to offer? Join Windows expert Deb Shinder for a visual tour of Beta 2 as she points out some of the more dramatic changes and shares her impressions of the new OS.

  • Windows XP: Is it for you?

    Windows XP continues to be a hot topic amongst Australia's IT professionals. ZDNet Australia takes a look at some tips and analysis.

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