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Microsoft slips out database test release
News A second "technology preview" of SQL Server 2005 is released, along with a free, low-end management tool.
Tags: Database management, Business applications, Databases
Macromedia tests Flash fixes
News The company is letting a group of users test an update of its Flash MX 2004 application, part of the company's drive to make Flash a broad Web development tool.
Tags: Software engineering/development, Digital media
FAQ: Inside Microsoft's Client Protection
News Product marks company's entry into market for desktop security products for businesses, but not much is known about it yet.
Tags: Desktops, Security, Security applications/tools, Microsoft Windows
Microsoft inches closer to XP update
News Software maker releases test version of XP Service Pack 3 to 15,000 beta testers, with broader test version to be issued at "a later date".
Tags: Windows XP
Scour Exchange back in legal revival
News The reincarnation of Scour Exchange, the file-swapping program that once rivaled Napster's popularity, is back online.
AOL to put version 7.0 in beta
News AOL will begin testing AOL 7.0 on Friday. Its new software will generally keep the same look and feel while adding new features, particularly for Instant Messenger.
Google's video replay
News Search giant's new video-ad auction service should fare better than lackluster Google Video launch, experts say.
Tags: Web sites, Video, Internet advertising
Office revamp to get a going-over
News Microsoft is close to delivering an update to the latest trial version of its Office software.
Mac applets coming soon to Windows
News A Web site that offers desktop applets for the Macintosh desktop is gearing up to provide similar gadgets for Windows.
Adobe restores Reader's Linux support
News With version 7 of the PDF-viewing software, now available on Adobe's Web site, the company warms to Linux once again.
Tags: Open source
Windows Vista inches forward
News Microsoft releases a new test version to a small group and says a broader update is coming soon.
Tags: Microsoft Windows
Microsoft adds to OneCare security beta
News A test version of the subscription security product adds MSN Messenger scanning and better "help" features.
Tags: Security, Viruses and worms, Security applications/tools, Antivirus software, Instant messaging
Wanted: Testers for paid Napster service
News Music-swapping service Napster is calling for people to test its forthcoming subscription service, tentatively scheduled to launch this summer.
Napster seeks testers for paid service
News Music-swapping service Napster is calling for people to test its forthcoming subscription service, tentatively scheduled to launch this summer.
Security flaw in key Microsoft services
News A hole in software used by subscribers to the giant's volume licensing program, developer network and other services leaves computers vulnerable to takeover.
