Windows 2000 moves to the back burner 
Microsoft on Tuesday issued what is expected to be its last significant revision of Windows 2000.
The software maker released what it calls an Update Rollup for the 5-year-old operating system, which is due to shift at the end of this month from receiving mainstream support to extended support. Microsoft does not generally add features to a product under extended support, and the Update Rollup is largely a collection of previously released patches as opposed to a batch of new features.
http://www.wininsider.com/news/?8262
Microsoft preps Web front-end to IM server
Companies using Microsoft's Live Communications Server (LCS) 2005 will be able to provide Web access to the enterprise instant messaging system with a component the software maker is currently developing.
http://www.networkworld.com/news/2005/062105-microsoft-im.html?fsrc=rss-messaging
SGC SuperCert - Automatic 128-bit set-up encryption & SSL Certificate
Until recently, certain computers running the Windows 2000 operating system could not receive 128-bit encryption, irrespective of the Internet Explorer version being used. The systems affected shipped prior to about March of 2001 and did not subsequently have Microsoft's High Encryption pack or Service Pack 2 installed. Fortunately, theres a solution now available that will allow the users of those Windows 2000 systems to finally enjoy the protection of the strongest SSL encryption available. Download this white paper from thawte Technologies to read about the certification authoritys new SGC SuperCerts, which automatically step up to 128-bit encryption for Windows 2000 systems.<br><br>
http://www.itpapers.com/abstract.aspx?scid=193&docid=136245&part=rss&tag=rss&subj=&promo=100112
Fake Microsoft security alert includes Trojan patch
A new wave of spam that disguises itself as a Microsoft security bulletin contains a link to malicious software that gives attackers complete access to the infected machine, security researchers are reporting.
The e-mail, which began circulating late Tuesday, identifies itself as Microsoft Security Bulletin MS05-039, and offers a link to what it claims is a patch against the Sober Zafi and Mytob worms.
http://www.wininsider.com/news/?8267
Profile: Vetus Latina - The Old Latin Bible
Vetus Latina (Old Latin) is the collective term for all Latin translations of Biblical texts made before the Vulgate of St. Jerome in the fifth century; it is often translated as 'Old Latin Bible'....
http://europeanhistory.about.com/b/a/176906.htm
Engineering Apps Support (El Segundo, CA)
Candidate must have excellent troubleshooting skills in Windows 2000. Must also have experience troubleshooting engineering applications such as CATIA, NASTRAN, PATRAN, etc. Be proficient resolving problems relating to the Microsoft office suite, DHCP, DNS, Netmeeting, and MS Outlook. Hardware installation, configuration, and troublehsooting includes desktops, Windows based workstations (i.e. IBM Intellistations), and laptops. Must also have excellent communication, be very professional, process oriented, dependable and personable. Candidate must have a current/active DOD Clearance Skills required: IBM CATIA
http://www.pickajob.com/main_jobdetail.asp?ReviewJobs=764466
Delve Into Exchange 2000 SP3
Exchange 2000 Service Pack 3 fixes bugs and increases security on your Exchange 2000 Server. Here's what you need to know if you plan to install it.
http://www.ftponline.com/dotnetmag/2002_08/online/exchange_pcardoza_08_26_02/?q=rss
MSDN Webcast: End-to-End Data Access: How to Use Web Services With SQL Server 2005 (Level 300)
The ability to easily expose your data as a Web service from Microsoft SQL Server 2005 gives you great flexibility in letting a variety of clients consume the data. This webcast explains how to create and consume HTTP endpoints in SQL Server 2005. It also covers how to view the WSDL exposed by these endpoints.
http://www.itpapers.com/abstract.aspx?scid=256&docid=139191&part=rss&tag=rss&subj=&promo=100112
MSDN Webcast: End-to-End Data Access: How to Use Web Services With SQL Server 2005 (Level 300)
The ability to easily expose your data as a Web service from Microsoft SQL Server 2005 gives you great flexibility in letting a variety of clients consume the data. This webcast explains how to create and consume HTTP endpoints in SQL Server 2005. It also covers how to view the WSDL exposed by these endpoints.
http://www.itpapers.com/abstract.aspx?scid=436&docid=139191&part=rss&tag=rss&subj=&promo=100112
Microsoft Confirms Plans for RSS
http://blawg.org/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=504
