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The Loss of Responsibility
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Welcome Back Notified Ones!
Over the past few years, you have more than likely read at least
a half dozen articles talking about the "explosion" of the
Internet, of the Web, and of commerce on the net. There's more to
it than that though. The exponential growth of the Internet has
created an even more radical "explosion" - one of
irresponsibility. While the internet community continues to grow,
that growth doesn't just represent a new breed of "netizens". It
also represents more scapegoats than ever before. Private and
potentially confidential information (that people would have
guarded closely 5 years ago) is freely distributed across the net
without a care in the world. And why worry when there are so many
potential people to blame, right? Wrong.
The Internet presents a virtually infinite number of
possibilities to help improve communications, crossing boundaries
of race, religion and sex. In return, it asks for one simple
thing that many just can't seem to deliver. Being responsible for
ones own actions has always been important, but in the world of
the internet, it's even more important. Consider something in
your life that you regard as private information. Let's say, your
visa card number. Would you take out a front page ad in the New
York times that said "Hi. My name is Joe and my visa card number
is X"? Of course not. So why, oh why, would you publish that
information on your home page. Then, to make matters worse, add
that home page to one of the many search engines on the web? If
someone sees your web page then uses your credit card number,
granted that would be illegal, but whose fault would it be for
letting that information out into the public domain. Yours, your
ISPS, or maybe the owners of the search engine?
<< Insert obnoxious sound of needle scratching across record.>>
Alright, enough of the deep thought. This is the NetNotify
Editorial, and for all you long time subscribers, you know what
that means! For the newbee's on the block, time for a crash
course. There's lots of wacky things going on out there in the
electronic world, many of which I stumble upon (or crash into for
that matter). Stupid Pet tricks? BAH! Try Stupid User tricks.
We'll never provide the persons full name, nor will we give the
company name either (we sort of have this thing against libel
suits) but where there's a bonehead, we'll sniff them out and
bark like the dogs we really are!
So let's get down to biz. What's all this "private" information,
and "responsibility" stuff that we're talking about? Consider
Mike, our latest winner for the Ultimate Bonehead award. You see,
Mike has this problem, and in reality, it's no different than the
problem that many of us face -- SPAM. You know, that disgusting
lunch meat that comes in a can (who the heck ever thought putting
meat in a can was a good thing, we have no idea!) The difference
here really comes down to responsibility. Should we take
responsibility for SPAM? Definitely not. But, who do you blame?
In Mike's case, CompuServe is at fault. In fact, they're liable
(according to him at least, go figure). The argument is this.
Mike receives spam (are we oozing sympathy yet?) and he feels
that CompuServe is to blame because they did not adequately
protect information which he considers private -- his email
address. OK, entirely new topic (is an email address private and
confidential) but let's give that one to him. Mike doesn't think
he advertises his address, so in his opinion, OBVIOUSLY it's
CompuServe's fault, right?
Well Notified ones, your trusty pal in NetNotify land was
curious. So, taking 30 seconds out of an already busy schedule, I
popped over to a few search engines on the net and ran a browse
on Mike's email ID. Low and behold, cha-ching, out pops the
booty. A really pretty web page for an Internet club that he is a
member of. Pop over to this page, and behold, a listing of
members and their email accounts. To further complicate matters,
above the listing of club members and their email accounts was
the heading "Members who have expressed the desire to have their
names listed here."
With this new found information, we posted our response to Mike's
public attacks on CompuServe - "Hey Mike, you say that your
information is private. Tell me, are you the same Mike that is a
member of the X Internet Club." Now to us, the rational response
would be "Ahhh, maybe that's where they're getting my email
address from." Instead, the response we received was that we just
proved how "big brother" and "hackers" could infiltrate sensitive
and private information. Furthermore, as a user of CompuServe, it
is (in his opinion) CompuServe's responsibility to protect his
email address. So. The ISP is allegedly responsible for a user's
stupidity for posting an email address on a PUBLIC web page?
Better still, by finding out that he was a member of this club,
we supposedly demonstrated how hackers can break into private and
confidential databases. Hello???
No matter how we slice it, we just can't seem to figure out how
an ISP like CompuServe is supposed to be liable for breaching a
user's "privacy" when the user foolishly broadcasts that
information on a public medium. To confuse us further, last we
checked, it didn't take a "hacker", "big brother" or a rocket
scientist like Mike to use Alta Vista. So we're turning to you.
Our trusty Notified ones! If there's anyone that can explain this
one, drop us a line at mailto:netnotify-suggest@netcent.com, we'd
love to hear from you.
Enough about Mike already! Lets dig in.....
Douglas J. Archell
Publisher - NetNotify
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What's In This Edition?
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What's New and Feedback
Patches and Fixes
o NetWare Clients
o NetWare Web Server
o NetWare Mac/Apple Issues
o NetWare Operating Systems
o Novell ManageWise
o NetWare Connect / LAN Workgroup/Workplace
o Novell - Mail/MHS/GroupWise
o Backup Exec
o Cheyenne InocuLAN
o Compaq
General News and Tidbits
o Upcoming CompuServe Online Conferences
o Grab the Calamine Lotion, IE3 Is a Wee Bit Buggy
o Novell Opens The Taps - The River is Flowing!
Education, Seminars, and Conferences
o How Many Certified Professionals?
New Products and Services
o Cisco Support Targets Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
o Internet Explorer 3.0 Kills Productivity
o Hewlett Packard Means Color Printing
o Taking Control of the Net - SMS v1.2
o A Color Printer For Less Than $200!
Promotions and Price Slashing
o Take A Dare for New Pentium Computer?
o IE3 And Your Digital ID
o Free GroupWise or NetWare Upgrade Anyone?
The Winners Circle - Current Contests
Getting In Touch with Us
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What's New and Feedback
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Since our last edition, we regret to say that we haven't had much
of an opportunity to work on the new services. A little bugglet
snuck up on us with Edition 7 that forced us to redirect our
resources. We have made one minor enhancement though. Given the
number of suggestions we receive, and the feedback that we get,
we have since decided to expand the What's New area slightly.
This expansion will address some of the questions and suggestions
that we receive from our subscribers. The number of entries will
be kept to a minimum, and the responses - short and sweet.
J. Tachmal wrote: "I noticed that when you're quoting prices,
you don't mention the currency involved. Would it be possible
to include this information in future editions?"
NetNotify: "Most definitely! To date, virtually all pricing has
been quoted in U.S. dollars. Consider it done."
K. Staples: "Why doesn't NetNotify cover any vendor but Novell?"
NetNotify: "NetNotify covers much more than just Novell, it
always has. We have had bulletins for vendors such as NetPro,
Adaptec, Cheyenne, Compaq, Hewlett Packard, SCO and many others.
We are trying to add more vendors to the listing, but sometimes,
things just don't move as quickly as one would hope."
Q. Paxton: "I'm interested in helping out with NetNotify. Are you
interested in getting more writers to help with product
reviews?"
NetNotify: "DEFINITELY! Anyone interested in writing product
reviews should send an email to mailto:darchell@netcent.com with
"WRITING PRODUCT REVIEWS" in the subject line. In the message,
include details on your technical and writing background, as well
as your contact information and we will take it from there."
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Patches and Fixes
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NetWare Clients
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CLTDR1.EXE
Description - Latest ODI LAN drivers and associated files for
Client32 for Windows95, Client32 for DOS/WIN, and
the VLM client.
CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES
ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/cl32dw21/cltdr1.exe
ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/dsclnt12/cltdr1.exe
ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/nc32w952/cltdr1.exe
NWNT02_D.EXE
Description - NetWare beta client supporting NT v3.51 and v4.0
(to RC2). Diskette install version.
ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/clnt40/nwnt02_d.exe
NWNT02_N.EXE
Description - NetWare beta client supporting NT v3.51 and v4.0
(to RC2). Network install version.
ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/clnt40/nwnt02_n.exe
NWNTP1.EXE
Description - Update to Client for Windows NT open beta online
documentation.
ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/clnt40/nwntp1.exe
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NetWare Web Server
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WEB002.EXE
Description - Corrects a potential security problem with the
NetWare Web Server.
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/unixconn/[ver]/web002.exe
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NetWare Mac/Apple Issues
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NAM312.EXE
Description - For NetWare 3.11 and NetWare 3.12 only. Update to
MAC.NAM v3.4.
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/mac/mac312/nam312.exe
MACPT2.EXE
Description - Contains new AFP.NLM, AFPCON.NLM, ATXRP.NLM,
APPLETLK.NLM, ADSP.NLM, and ATCON.NLM for NetWare
4.10.
CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/nw410/macpt2.exe
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NetWare Operating Systems
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312PT9.EXE
Description - Latest NetWare 3.12 Operating System Patches
CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/nw312/312pt9.exe
410PT6.EXE
Description - Latest NetWare 4.10 OS Patches
CompuServe - GO NWOSFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/nw410/410pt6.exe
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Novell ManageWise
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MWINT2.EXE
Description - Virus protection update for ManageWise 2.0.
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/mwise/mwise20/mwint2.exe
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NetWare Connect / LAN Workgroup/Workplace
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NWCMOD.EXE
Description - Updated modem scripts for NWC, LWP 5 & 4.2 and LAN
Workgroup 4.2.
CompuServe - GO NWGENFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/dial/nwc2/nwcmod.exe
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Novell - Mail/MHS/GroupWise
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NGWAUP.EXE
Description - NWAdmin Integration Snapin Update v.3 for
GroupWise. Provides support for Win95 and corrects
a buffering problem with schema extensions.
CompuServe - GO NGWFILES
FTP - ftp://ftp.novell.com/pub/updates/nwos/nw410/ngwaup.exe
GWBR41.EXE
Description - GroupWise Web Browser Integration package. Allows
you to easily exchange Internet Addresses via
GroupWise and to view Internet Addresses found in
mail messages.
CompuServe - GO NGWFILES
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Backup Exec
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BB711D01.EXE
Description - Adds support to v7.11a Backup Exec for NetWare for
devices qualified after it was mastered.
CompuServe - GO SSSMG
BENBDIAG.ZIP
Description - Backup Exec diagnostic file, includes Readacl,
OS2diag & Bediag.
CompuServe - GO SSSMG
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Cheyenne InocuLAN
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IL0106.ZIP to IL0109.ZIP
Description - InocuLAN for Windows NT (build 49)
CompuServe - GO CHEYENNE
NT0047.ZIP
Description - InocuLAN for Windows NT DOS and Windows 3.x
clients, Virus Signatures v3.21.
CompuServe - GO CHEYENNE
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Compaq
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To download files, visit Compaq's web site at
http://www.compaq.com/support/files/ or their ftp site
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/.
SP2136.EXE
Description - Resolves problem with Computer Profile Setup of
Microsoft Windows NT 3.51.
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Software-Solutions/sp2136.exe
SP2130.EXE
Description - CPQuartz.COM resolves time loss or gain issues
associated with the DOS SYSTEM TIME
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Software-Solutions/sp2130.exe
SP2101.EXE to SP2105.EXE
Description - Compaq Diagnostics for Windows NT (Languages DK,
FI, NO, NL and SE).
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Diagnostic-Setup/sp2101.exe
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Diagnostic-Setup/sp2102.exe
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Diagnostic-Setup/sp2103.exe
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Diagnostic-Setup/sp2104.exe
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Diagnostic-Setup/sp2105.exe
P1981.EXE
Description - PCPRNFIX v1.0 fixes slow printing problems with
Banyan.
ftp://ftp.compaq.com/pub/softpaq/Software-Solutions/sp1981.exe
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General News and Tidbits
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Upcoming CompuServe Online Conferences
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The CompuServe clan have some great online conferences coming up
over the next two weeks. If you're on CompuServe already, be sure
to check them out! If not, this may just be the reason to sign-up
today. Unless stated otherwise, all conferences are being held
within the CompuServe Conference Center - GO CONFERENCE.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21, 9 p.m. EDT, money maven Lisa Kirchenbauer
discusses how consumer spending influences political candidates,
Women's Wire Forum (GO WWFORUM).
THURSDAY, AUGUST 22, 8 p.m. EDT, Dr. Ricki Pollycove discusses
women's health issues, Women's Wire Forum (GO WWFORUM).
FRIDAY, AUGUST 23, 9 p.m. EDT, Boyd Matson, host of National
Geographic Explorer, discusses his adventures as a globe-trotting
explorer.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 29, 9:30 p.m. EDT, Beverly Brown, Director of
Integrating Work & Self Workshops, discusses balancing work and
life, Women's Wire Forum (GO WWFORUM).
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Grab the Calamine Lotion, IE3 Is a Wee Bit Buggy
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For those who haven't upgraded to the production version of IE3.0
just yet, you may want to hold off for now. One minor little
bugglet that can become a real annoyance is in regards to
accessing certain password protected sites. Normally when you
access a password protected site, you enter your user ID and
password once. Unfortunately, when the production version of
IE3.0 is used, some sites will require you to enter your user ID
and password whenever you move from page to page within the site.
Acknowledged by Microsoft, this bugglet has been pegged as an
inconvenience issue and does not affect system security.
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Novell Opens The Taps - The River is Flowing!
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Wait no longer, NetWare 4.11 (aka Green River) is now in open
beta. With NetWare Web Server 2.5, a NetBasic scripting tool for
creating intranet applications that can access NDS, and a whole
lot more, there's a lot of coolness packed into this beta! For a
nominal shipping and handling fee, users can request their copies
of the open beta through Novell's web site, or by calling Novell
directly.
Novell Inc., Web: http://netware.novell.com/river/ Phone: 800-
200-9140 or 512-434-1564
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Education, Seminars and Conferences
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How Many Certified Professionals?
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Just how many of you certified pros are out there? Well to answer
that, we did a little poking and prodding of the Novell and
Microsoft certifications, and here's what we found:
Microsoft Certified Professionals - As of August 1, 1996
69,000 MCPs
10,000 MCSEs
5,000 MCTs
2,000 MCSDs
Novell Certified Professionals - As of August 1, 1996
110,615 CNAs
100,796 CNEs
4,721 CNIs
6,742 MCNEs
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New Products and Services
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Cisco Support Targets Small- and Medium-Sized Businesses
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Ever felt that a vendor just didn't really care about your
business because you're not a large organization? If you have,
you better checkout Cisco's two new service and support programs:
CiscoPro Remote Configuration and CiscoPro Onsite Response.
CiscoPro Remote Configuration provides customers with
personalized telephone assistance and configuration via a modem
for CiscoPro products, from a CiscoPro engineer. Once everything
is up and running, that's when the CiscoPro Onsite Response
program really shines. Offering immediate access to Cisco
technical support, access to support info through the Cisco
Connection Online, and more, this isn't just a nice thing to
have, it's a MUST have. If you're tired of getting the run-around
from some vendors out there, just do yourself a favor and call
your Cisco reseller today.
Cisco Systems, Web: http://www.cisco.com/ Phone: 800-GO-CISCO or
408-526-4000
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Internet Explorer 3.0 Kills Productivity
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So, you have a few minutes of spare time? Great! Interactive
Imaginations' latest game, Aha!, is the first interactive game
built exclusively for the IE3.0 Web Browser. Aha! incorporates
Microsoft's ActiveX technology and features a variety of puzzles
that are sure to stump even the most experienced brain bender.
Interactive Imaginations' renowned Riddler.com game site pulls in
close to 150,000 users. With most users staying on the site for
at least 1 hr, while others play for 6-7 hours at a time, this
baby is more than capable of helping to deal with all that free
time you have floating around. Please don't send the NetNotify
editors messages asking for tips though....they're busy,
pla......ummm, working on the next edition of NetNotify.
Interactive Imaginations, Web: http://www.riddler.com/
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Hewlett Packard Means Color Printing
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Cost effective, high quality color printing is even better now
thanks to HP's newest printer -- the HP DeskJet 870C. A
replacement for the 850C, the 870C offers almost everything under
the sun needed by small workgroups. With a list price of $599
(U.S.) it comes raring to go, delivering black text at 600x600
dpi (8 ppm) and color at 600x300 dpi (4 ppm.) Not only is the
870C the fastest in its class, but it also boasts the largest
professional font collection available in a personal color
printer, and HP's Real Imaging System: for the most vivid colors
you'll find. That's just the beginning though. Connecting to your
peer-to-peer networks - no problem. HP's Tool Box for Windows
software (also included) will make things just that much easier
to be up and running in no time flat. For more details, give your
local HP Authorized reseller a ring, or drop by their web site
today.
Hewlett Packard, Web: http://www.hp.com/
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Taking Control of the Net - SMS v1.2
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Sometimes, managing a network can be a real pain. Tracking
inventory, software distribution, remote diagnostics, and the
ability to monitor the network are all tasks that must be done.
But how? Sure, you can cough up an arm and a leg, but is there a
better way - yes, the just released Systems Management Server
v1.2 from Microsoft. Added bonuses for this management gem
include secure remote control of Windows NT workstations (can you
say - no need to leave your desk?), greatly improved network
monitoring, and Inventory control (just what is Joe running on
that computer of his?) Available through distributors throughout
Canada and the US now, a 5 user version can be yours for roughly
$923 (U.S.) for the server license. Further details are available
through your local reseller, or Microsoft's web site.
Microsoft, Web: http://microsoft.com/smsmgmt/
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A Color Printer For Less Than $200!
-----------------------------------
Seems that Hewlett Packard's marketing group needs a reality
check. For some reason, the gang has decided to let their latest
color home printer go for less than $200(U.S.) The DeskJet 400
offers consumers with color printing at 300x300 dpi, black
printing at 600x300 dpi, and standard output of 3 ppm. Not only
do you get high quality and the reliability that we've all come
to love about HP printers, but this gem makes switching between
color and black text a snap -- literally! Just snap that black
cartridge out and the color cartridge in....it's that simple.
Surely someone at HP made a mistake pricing this one, so you
better grab yours before they realize what a steal it is and
increase the price!
Hewlett Packard, Web: http://www.hp.com/
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Promotions and Price Slashing
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Take A Dare for New Pentium Computer?
-------------------------------------
Truth dare double dare promise to repeat. If you're brave enough
to accept a dare, be sure to checkout Microsoft's "Dare to
Compare" Challenge. The latest challenge pits Internet Explorer
3.0 against Netscape to see which browser is REALLY the best. To
accept this dare, pop over to the Challenge web site by Sept 20th
to view 10 different web pages that provide examples of IE3.0's
true power. After viewing all 10 pages, clickety click, enter a
contest to win one of five Pentium computers, 10 copies of
Windows NT v4.0 or 10 copies of Microsoft Office Professional for
Win95. Hmmmm, wonder how many Netscape employees will be entering
this contest.
Microsoft Challenge, Web: http://microsoft.com/ie/challenge/
Microsoft IE3.0 Web: http://microsoft.com/ie/
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IE3 And Your Digital ID
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Working in conjunction with IE3.0's improved security, VeriSign
is on the wire, offering free Class 1 Digital IDs (for 6 months)
and Class 2 Digi IDs for $12/year (U.S.). VeriSign Digital IDs
allow users to identify themselves to web servers, for improved
security and to gain access to paid-for information services.
When you consider all the bad boys and girls out there....peace
of mind for $12 is a real steal.
VeriSign, Web: http://digitalid.verisign.com/
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Free GroupWise or NetWare Upgrade Anyone?
-----------------------------------------
Just when you thought you could finally start spending money, and
stop collecting on all the free offers out there, Novell has
spoiled all the fun. You already know about the great free
upgrade offer for GroupWise, so let's talk NetWare 4.11 (aka
Green River.) Starting Aug 15th, and running for 30 days after
4.11 ships, anyone purchasing NetWare 4.1 will be entitled to a
free upgrade to 4.11! So, if you've been planning on purchasing
NetWare 4.1 in the near future, you better hang on to those
reseller invoices - they'll be needed to qualify for the free
upgrades! Full details on the 4.11 upgrade offer will be made
available on Novell's web site and through the FaxBack service
after Sept 15th.
What's that? You forgot about the free GroupWise upgrade
offer....oh ok, pop over to http://www.novell.com/groupwise/ for
the details.
Novell Inc., Web: http://www.novell.com/ FaxBack: 801-861-2772
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The Winners Circle - Current Contests
=====================================
The doors on our contest for the 5 free Microsoft assessment
exams are now closed. Entries poured in from all over the globe,
and to all that entered, VFX Technologies wishes you all the best
in your ventures! Unfortunately, there can be only one winner,
and that winner is . . . <drumroll please> . . . Michael Musial
of New York <insert applause>!
Congrats Michael, and good luck!
For all the other subscribers out there, don't forget the two
contests still in effect: the BDU Awards, and the COLDCA$H
contest. Details on these two contests can be found in Edition 7
of NetNotify, available through our FTP site.
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Getting In Touch with Us
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Publisher - Douglas J. Archell
mailto:darchell@netcent.com
SnailMail - 1760 Storrington St, Pickering Ont. LIV 2Y1
Phone - 905-839-3114 FAX: 905-839-6304
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