More Microsoft license validation problems; Microsoft debuts enterprise SaaS options

Microsoft News Alert This newsletter is sponsored by Microsoft Download the Windows Server(r) 2008 Beta: Join the global community. The Windows Server(r) 2008 Beta operating system is ready. See how built-in Web technologies make Windows Server 2008 a robust, security-enhanced, and reliable foundation on which you can develop, deliver, and manage rich user applications and experiences. Join the growing global community. Download the beta today. Network World's Microsoft News Alert, 10/02/07 * TOP PICK OF THE WEEK: More Microsoft license validation problems Here’s another little gotcha with Microsoft license validation, discovered by Microsoft Subnet blogger Tyson Kopczynski. The Microsoft Office 2007 add-on site refuses to download legitimate add-ins for Office 2007 when a legitimate – but not yet activated – additional Microsoft product is installed on the computer. In Kopczynski’s case the product was Visio. He writes: “Dear Microsoft, By making the usage of your software a hassle, you risk further pushing more users of your applications to other solutions.” Plus: Network World Security Buyers Guide Find the right security products for your enterprise - fast. From anti-spam to wireless LAN security, our Buyers Guides have detailed information on hundreds of products in more than 20 categories. With the side-by-side comparison tool you can evaluate product features to make the best decision for your enterprise. Click here to go to the Security Buyers Guide now. Microsoft debuts enterprise SaaS options Office 2008 for Mac to launch Jan. 15 and cost $400 OpenOffice.org bug targets Linux, but Macs and Windows not safe either Microsoft patent for auto Zune downloads has major implications For daily news and opinion, and FREE TRAINING visit Microsoft Subnet. * FROM OUR BLOGGERS: Ron Colonna – Microsoft Certification/Training Corner What marks a good trainer from a bad one? “If you have the right personality and opportunity, training can be a great career. If it doesn't mesh so well though, it can be horrible … the hours can definitely be long. Depending on how many different courses you teach, you may be spending a lot of time and effort trying to keep the information in your brain.” John Obeto – Notes from a Microsoft fan Windows Genuine Advantage “Isn’t the customer always right? CS 101: always endeavor to give satisfaction. One PR thorn in Microsoft’s side has got to be Windows Genuine Advantage, WGA. I empathize completely with Microsoft on the issue of piracy. However, taking a page from the RIAA is so not the way to go.” Chris Dalby – The Essential Microsoft Toolkit Communicator Mobile Released “Communicator Mobile has been Released to Web (RTW) which gives you the ability to install the Office Communicator client on your mobile device … I think this is a great concept and I will be trying it out with OCS. It basically gives you the ability to always have an online IM presence.” Also see: Alex Lewis – Windows into Silicon Valley Microsoft Unified Communications Launch event “I'll be blogging live from the Microsoft Unified Communications Launch event in two weeks in San Francisco. If there is anything specific you'd like me to highlight, drop me a comment here and I'll make sure to check it out!” Sue Hanley – Designing collaboration projects Software deployments take a village …with multiple points of failure “All IT deployments require a close collaboration between IT and the end user department, but none more so than ERP and payroll applications ... This story reminded me of the old joke – the one where the punch line is that the 'operation was a success but the patient died.'” * HOT DISCUSSIONS AMONG CISCO SUBNET READERS: Microsoft/Nortel alliance announce a major customer: Metrogas Chile Vista backlash: Microsoft lets Vista users revert to XP Corporations rushing to Vista – NOT The Linux Flameout: 7 Reasons * FREEBIES, GIVEAWAYS AND OTHER NOTABLES: Win a free training course from New Horizons Computer Learning Centers Enter to win one of 15 copies of the MOM bible Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Unleashed: With A Preview of Operations Manager 2007 Read a free chapter of Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Unleashed Check out Microsoft Subnet’s library for more free chapters and special discounts on best-selling books. Visit the Microsoft Subnet page for daily news, opinions, hot topics.

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