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- Read or not. Bruno, Charlie; Pfleger, Rick // Network World;06/28/99, Vol. 16 Issue 26, p56
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- The Linux jihad runs on emotion more than reason. Shapiro, Jeff // Network World;07/19/99, Vol. 16 Issue 29, p51
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- Another Window opens. David, Ian // Professional Engineering;07/07/99, Vol. 12 Issue 13, p38
Previews the Windows 2000 computer operating system from Microsoft. Combination of the best aspects of Windows 98 and N.T. 4.0; Improvement of the collaborative workgroups and cross-department synergies; System requirements; Ease of software installation; Drivers for accessories.
