August 2005 - Posts

: 101 Samples for Visual Studio 2005

posted Wednesday, August 31, 2005 6:22 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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MSDN Labs: 101 Samples for Visual Studio 2005101 Samples for Visual Studio 2005101 Samples, in both Visual Basic and C#, featuring many of the new features available with Visual Studio 2005 and the .NET Framework 2.0. For more samples using Visual Studio Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Wednesday, August 31, 2005 6:20 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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kbAlertz: 905794An advertised program does not run when a user logs on to the SMS 2003 Advanced Client computer Read More

TechNet Webcast: What's New in SMS 2003 Service Pack 2 (Level 200)

posted Tuesday, August 30, 2005 12:22 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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TechNet Webcast: What's New in SMS 2003 Service Pack 2 (Level 200)Thursday, September 15, 2005 - 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific TimeWally Mead, Program Manager, SMS, Microsoft CorporationThe next service pack for Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Tuesday, August 30, 2005 6:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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kbAlertz: 905797The Systems Management Server 2003 or SMS 2003 Service Pack 1 Advanced Client computer cannot connect to the Management PointImportant This article contains information about how to modify the registry. Make sure to back up the registry Read More

SPAM? I Don't LIKE SPAM!

posted Monday, August 29, 2005 7:50 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Craig Cerino posted SPAM? I Don't LIKE SPAM! I too hate spam and had about 40 to delete as well...however, if you turn off the comments it still won't help you any.  Read More

SMS 3rd Party Tools

posted Monday, August 29, 2005 2:35 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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I want to comprise a list of GOT TO HAVE tools for SMS 2003. Email me if you have a favorite tool for SMS 2003 that you think SMS 2003 Administrators should not live without.   Read More

List of cool things coming from myITforum.com in the next two years

posted Monday, August 29, 2005 10:06 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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List of cool things coming from myITforum.com in the next two yearsRod is hinting around at what is coming for myITforum.com, Inc.  I'm getting pretty excited!! Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Saturday, August 27, 2005 12:31 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2003 896611   Users may be able to postpone software update installations beyond the configured time on Systems Management Server 2003 client computers Read More

Dan is back!!

posted Friday, August 26, 2005 9:55 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Dan Thomson posted "A clear indicator that I haven't been to the forums in a while"Good to see Dan is getting back online.  Read More

Reading RSS feeds to your watch

posted Friday, August 26, 2005 12:32 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Barnaby's Canadian IT Pro WebLog : Reading RSS feeds to your watchThis article has Rod written all over it!!  Do you think he will get one?  Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Agent.EO

posted Friday, August 26, 2005 8:05 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Agent.EOAgent.EO is a trojan that spies web traffic and modifies infected computers desktop settings. It infects WININET.DLL for activating its spying component. It also downloads and activates PSGuard, which Read More

Maybe Rod should of signed up for Google IM after all!!

posted Friday, August 26, 2005 7:35 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Rod posted "No email access at the moment"Maybe he should reconsider using Google IM...heck even GMAIL!!I'm only currently using gmail, but I did consider trying Google IM...but we will wait and see if I need it or not.  Read More

Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2006 Management Pack for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005

posted Friday, August 26, 2005 7:27 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft.com: Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2006 Management Pack for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005Microsoft System Center Data Protection Manager 2006 Management Pack for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005 Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Friday, August 26, 2005 7:26 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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kbAlertz: 905795When you try to control a Systems Management Server 2003 client from a remote location, you experience a Stop error on the Systems Management Server 2003 client Read More

Browser's anti-phishing filter coming early

posted Thursday, August 25, 2005 9:48 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Browser's anti-phishing filter coming earlyBrowser's anti-phishing filter coming earlyMicrosoft says it will release one for current Explorer version Read More

What am I doing wrong!!

posted Thursday, August 25, 2005 9:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Rod is taking all the Google Dollars for himself.I am interested in finding out his "AdSenseness"    Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Lebreat.m

posted Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:04 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Lebreat.mLebreat.m is a mass mailer and network worm spreading through a vulnerability in Windows Plug and Play service (MS05-039). Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Lebreat.i

posted Thursday, August 25, 2005 8:04 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Lebreat.iLebreat.i is a network worm spreading through a vulnerability in Windows Plug and Play service (MS05-039). Read More

Improving IT Efficiency at Microsoft using Virtual Server 2005

posted Thursday, August 25, 2005 7:45 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft.com: Improving IT Efficiency at Microsoft using Virtual Server 2005OverviewMicrosoft uses the new capability within Virtual Server to consolidate server in a data center and enhance utilization and reduce costs associated with large datacenters. Very Read More

Michael J. Murphy's WebLog : Ever Copy and Paste Sensitive Data?

posted Thursday, August 25, 2005 6:24 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Michael J. Murphy's WebLog : Ever Copy and Paste Sensitive Data?Can that data be retrieved by websites as you surf the web? Yes it can.Copy some text into the clipboard and then click on the following link:http://www.friendlycanadian.com/applications/clipboard.htm  Read More

Service Centers

posted Wednesday, August 24, 2005 2:25 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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OK...Time to vent a little.I sent a Laptop in for repairs (it was getting a new Motherboard, so said the Technician prior to me shipping it). The laptop was sent out and then 4 days later (including Saturday and Sunday) the laptop was returned to me.  Read More

I feel Cheated!!

posted Wednesday, August 24, 2005 2:14 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Rod posted his "Biggest Google AdSense day ever!" on his blog today.I feel cheated!!My biggest day so far has been $5.82.  Read More

I have got to get me one of these!!

posted Wednesday, August 24, 2005 12:41 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Technology News Article | Reuters.comJapan's Hitachi Ltd. on Wednesday unveiled the world's first hard disk drive/DVD recorder that can store one terabyte of data, or enough to record about 128 hours of high-definition digital broadcasting. Read More

Intel Advances Faster Wireless USB Spec

posted Wednesday, August 24, 2005 12:30 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Intel Advances Faster Wireless USB SpecIntel is pushing its wireless USB initiative to faster data transfer rates that enable fewer cables for peripherals like printers, scanners, digital cameras and storage devices. The chipmaker is planning to Read More

Michael Mott has an Excellent write up on his blog!

posted Wednesday, August 24, 2005 9:56 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Michael Mott hit a home run with his Its not always this simple post to his blog. At least in my opinion.Excellent write up, Mott!!  Read More

kbAlertz:891634

posted Wednesday, August 24, 2005 6:35 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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kbAlertz: 891634An SMS 2003 Advanced Client computer cannot retrieve user-based policies from the SMS 2003 server Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Tuesday, August 23, 2005 5:37 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2003 905799   An error message may be logged in the Execmgr.log file on a SMS 2003 Advanced Client computer when you try to deploy a package Read More

TechNet Webcast: What's New in SMS 2003 Service Pack 2 (Level 200)

posted Tuesday, August 23, 2005 12:03 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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TechNet Webcast: What's New in SMS 2003 Service Pack 2 (Level 200)    Start Time: Thursday, September 15, 2005 11:30 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) End Time: Thursday, September Read More

Mid 2007 Camaro?

posted Monday, August 22, 2005 9:41 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Interesting... I got a post on my blog about someone that has a friend who works on the design team for the 2007, read the comment below:"i have friend on design team for the 2007 camaro......We will see it mid 07......3 types v-6 with monty ss motor....sorry Read More

Had to post something to get above the 666

posted Saturday, August 20, 2005 12:05 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Rod posted Foreboding? I noticed this, but I couldn't think of a post to get me over the hump...but since Rod commented on it, now I have something to say to get me above the dreaded 666 number.  Read More

Top 10 Most Prevalent Global Malware (from August 12 to August 18, 2005)

posted Friday, August 19, 2005 2:13 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Top 10 Most Prevalent Global Malware (from August 12 to August 18, 2005) WORM_NETSKY.P HTML_NETSKY.P JAVA_BYTEVER.A TROJ_BAGLE.BI  WORM_SOBER.S  ADW_BADBITOR.A  SPYW_GATOR TSPY_SMALL.SN  SPYW_DASHBAR.300  TROJ_DYFUCA.I Read More

MS05-039 and the Zotob summary

posted Friday, August 19, 2005 2:04 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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MS05-039 and the Zotob summary - .tHE pRODUCTQuite a lot has happened in the last few days, some of it is significant and some of it is just media hype. The Chief asked us to rant about it. In this summary I will try and cut through the hype and see if Read More

Rod Trent posted: Start scripting! on his blog today

posted Friday, August 19, 2005 7:19 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Start scripting! and how much I agree!!  I would like to add once you start scripting, you should start using the Code RepositoryIt is a really nice tool for housing all your scripts (Any type of script).  Read More

Blogger: Download Blogger for Word

posted Friday, August 19, 2005 6:42 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Blogger: Download Blogger for WordBlogger for WordNow you can use Blogger right within Microsoft® Word. Just download and install the Blogger for Word add-in and a Blogger toolbar will be added to Word allowing you to:Publish to your blog Save drafts Read More

All this Community Talk

posted Thursday, August 18, 2005 7:34 AM by rcrumbaker :: 2 Comments
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So just what makes a Web Community?Rod Trent posted:"I was talking with Chris Urban today and he said something that was monumental that hit a real chord with me.  “Community is not about excluding.  It’s about including.”I wish I could Read More

Malicious Software Removal Tool Update

posted Thursday, August 18, 2005 6:39 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft's Malicious Software Removal ToolNew Additions•Zotob.A•Zotob.B•Zotob.C•Zotob.D•Zotob.E•Bobax.O•Esbot.A•Rbot.MA•Rbot.MB•Rbot.MC Read More

Extended Security Update Inventory Tool

posted Thursday, August 18, 2005 6:38 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft.com: Extended Security Update Inventory ToolThe SMS Extended Security Update Inventory tool is a scan tool built for the sole purpose of helping customers determine SMS client computers that may need security updates that are not detectable Read More

Daniel has an excellent posting on the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates

posted Thursday, August 18, 2005 6:36 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Daniel van Soest: Deploy SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) and WSUS Deploy SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (ITMU) and WSUSEveryone who uses SMS 2003 SP1 should deploy the SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bozori.C

posted Wednesday, August 17, 2005 2:01 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bozori.CBozori.C is IRC-based backdoor-worm that was found on August 17th, 2005. The backdoor provides unauthorized access to an infected computer and also has the capability to spread to remote computers using Read More

W32/Tpbot-A

posted Wednesday, August 17, 2005 9:30 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Virus Name:-------------------W32/Tpbot-A Alias:-------------------W32.Zotob.E (Symantec)WORM_RBOT.CBQ (Trend)Net_Worm.Win32.Bozori.A (Kaspersky) Description:-------------------W32/Tpbot-A is a network worm with backdoor Trojan functionality Read More

F-Secure : News from the Lab

posted Wednesday, August 17, 2005 8:08 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure : News from the LabHere is a status update on the malware using the Plug-and-Play vulnerability (MS05-039).For the last four days we got 11 different samples of malware using this vulnerability. Currently there are three Zotob variants (.A, .B Read More

List of technical resources for Systems Management Server 2003

posted Wednesday, August 17, 2005 7:00 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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List of technical resources for Systems Management Server 2003Microsoft provides a wide variety of technical resources to help you plan, deploy, and maintain Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 sites. Bloggers note : This is a HUGE list of SMS 2003 Read More

New KB SMS 2003

posted Wednesday, August 17, 2005 6:11 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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kbAlertz: 900401The Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 Administrator Console reports display incorrect data Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Wednesday, August 17, 2005 6:10 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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kbAlertz: 905798You experience symptoms if you try to start the Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 Client Health Monitoring Tool for the first time Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Zotob.D

posted Tuesday, August 16, 2005 8:48 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Zotob.DThis IRC-based backdoor-worm was found on August 16th, 2005. The backdoor provides unauthorised access to an infected computer and also has the capability to spread to remote computers using the PNP exploit. Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Tuesday, August 16, 2005 12:05 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Systems Management Server 2003 892351   The "Windows Security" dialog box may intermittently lose the focus after you enable the SMS Remote Tools Client Agent service on SMS 2003 Advanced Client computers Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Zotob.C

posted Tuesday, August 16, 2005 8:28 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Zotob.CZotob.C is a new variant of Zotob. It spreads using a vulnerability in Windows Plug and Play service (MS05-039) and ASN.1 (MS04-007). This variant also has Mydoom e-mail spreading routine. Read More

IEBlog : URLs in Internet Explorer 7

posted Tuesday, August 16, 2005 6:17 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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IEBlog : URLs in Internet Explorer 7Internet Explorer 7 includes a new URL handling architecture known internally as CURI. A great blog from the IE group on some of the changes you will see in Windows Internet Explorer 7.  Read More

IEBlog - Windows Internet Explorer 7

posted Monday, August 15, 2005 7:16 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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IEBlog posts a picture of the Windows Internet Explorer 7.Yes, I said Windows Internet Explorer, not Microsoft Internet Explorer. Read More

Mars orbiter takes broadband to space

posted Monday, August 15, 2005 8:50 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Mars orbiter takes broadband to spaceNASA launched the Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter last Friday, in part to lay the foundation for an Internet in outer space. Besides conducting basic science research, NASA officials say, the orbiter will become part of Read More

Microsoft Security Advisory (899588): Vulnerability in Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution and Elevation of Privilege

posted Monday, August 15, 2005 6:27 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft Security Advisory (899588): Vulnerability in Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution and Elevation of PrivilegeMicrosoft Security Advisory (899588)Vulnerability in Plug and Play Could Allow Remote Code Execution and Elevation of PrivilegePublished: Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Zotob.A

posted Monday, August 15, 2005 6:18 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Zotob.AZotob.A is a Mytob clone that spreads using a vulnerability in Windows Plug and Play service (MS05-039). Read More

Did something today that most probably have not

posted Saturday, August 13, 2005 8:21 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Went to a wedding of two 84 year olds. Yes, 84 years old.  They were high school sweet hearts that never got married to each other.  One left for the war and he ended up marrying someone he met there and the lady married some other man.Anyway, Read More

Firefox's Market Share Slips; IE Rises

posted Saturday, August 13, 2005 12:21 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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TechWeb | web browser market | Firefox's Market Share Slips; IE RisesFirefox's Market Share Slips; IE RisesBy Antone Gonsalves, TechWeb News Firefox's share of the web browser market slipped a bit in July, while Internet Explorer gained by an equal amount, Read More

Craig has a few of his anything that matters list correct

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 3:17 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Well Well Well Craig Cerino at myITforum.comVanHalen, Cheese Steaks, Camaros and Dolphins - is there anything else that matters? Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.CK

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 2:35 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.CKAnother new Bagle variant - Bagle.CK has been found on August 12th, 2005. This variant is very similair to previous variant, Bagle.BY. Bagle.CK comes inside a ZIP archive containing file 'Taxes.exe'. Read More

Microsoft Internet Explorer Web Folder Behaviors cross-domain vulnerability

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 2:34 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Computer Associates is reporting: Microsoft Internet Explorer Web Folder Behaviors cross-domain vulnerabilityMicrosoft Internet Explorer contains a vulnerability that can allow an attacker to gain sensitive information or execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability Read More

Microsoft Internet Explorer COM Object memory handling vulnerability

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 2:33 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Computer Associates is reporting: Microsoft Internet Explorer COM Object memory handling vulnerabilityMicrosoft Internet Explorer contains a vulnerability that can allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code. The vulnerability is due to improper memory Read More

Microsoft Management Pack Notifier for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 12:19 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft Management Pack Notifier for Microsoft Operations Manager 2005OverviewThe Microsoft® Management Pack Notifier Management Pack enables the generation of Informational alerts as updated management pack are released.Once installed this Management Read More

My 67 Camaro

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 11:10 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Well, I've ran out of time to strip the paint off the car myself.  I'm taking the car to get it pebble blasted sometime in the next week or so.I was trying to do all the work myself...but have decided I just don't have the time to do it myself.Plus, Read More

Top 10 Most Prevalent Global Malware (from August 5 to August 11, 2005)

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 11:03 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Top 10 Most Prevalent Global Malware (from August 5 to August 11, 2005) HTML_NETSKY.P WORM_NETSKY.P JAVA_BYTEVER.A ADW_BADBITOR.A SPYW_GATOR TSPY_SMALL.SN SPYW_DASHBAR.300 TROJ_DYFUCA.I WORM_SOBER.S WORM_NETSKY.D Read More

Chasing CHOD - WORM_CHOD.D (Low Risk)

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 11:02 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Chasing CHOD - WORM_CHOD.D (Low Risk) WORM_CHOD.D is a non-destructive, memory-resident worm that propagates via email and MSN Messenger. It spreads via email by sending copies of itself as an attachment to email messages,by gathering addresses from Read More

F-Secure : News from the Lab

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 8:25 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure : News from the LabSeries of Bagle variants has been released over the last 16 hours. We detect them as Email-Worm.Win32.Bagle.cb, .cc, .cd, .ce, .cf, .cg and .ch.These are minor variants of each other, sending emails with attachments related Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.CH

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 8:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.CHAnother new Bagle variant - Bagle.CH has been found on August 11th, 2005. This variant is very similair to previous variant, Bagle.BY. Bagle.CH comes inside a RAR archive containing file 'Taxes.exe'. Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.CI

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 8:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.CIAnother new Bagle variant - Bagle.CI has been found on August 12th, 2005. This Bagle sends infected messages containing another Bagle-related component, Bagle.CF. The worm also contains a backdoor that Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.BX

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 8:22 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.BXAnother new Bagle variant - Bagle.BX has been found on August 8th, 2005. This variant is very similair to Bagle.BY. For details, see description of Bagle.BY: http://www.f-secure.com/v-descs/bagle_by.shtml Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.CF

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 8:22 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.CFAnother new Bagle variant - Bagle.CF has been found on August 11th, 2005. This variant is very similair to previous variant, Bagle.BY. Bagle.CF comes inside a RAR archive containing file 'Taxes.exe'. Read More

NASA launches Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter atop Atlas V rocket on seven-month journey to the red planet.

posted Friday, August 12, 2005 6:53 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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The Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter launches from Florida after two days of delays, on a mission to photograph the Red Planet and find water. Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: SdBot.ADA

posted Thursday, August 11, 2005 2:06 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: SdBot.ADASdBot represents the large family of backdoors - hacker's remote access tools. These tools allow to contol victims' computers remotely by sending specific commands via IRC channels. Also these backdoors Read More

More to the LANDesk doc issue...

posted Thursday, August 11, 2005 1:59 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Rod has been keeping us up to date on the LANDesk doc issue...but now he is asking that "We start promoting these guys to help them take over Gartner"I hope this works!!  I've dealt with Management that thinks what Gartner says is what should Read More

ITMU WebCast - August 26th

posted Thursday, August 11, 2005 1:24 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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http://msevents.microsoft.com/CUI/WebCastEventDetails TechNet Webcast: Implementing the New Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (Level 200) Start Time: Friday, August 26, 2005 11:30 AM (GMT-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) End Time: Friday, August Read More

ITMU Info (NEW SMS SCAN TOOLS)

posted Thursday, August 11, 2005 6:22 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Brian Rogers put this together on myITforum.com's forums - ITMU Info (NEW SMS SCAN TOOLS)  Read More

TechNet Webcast: Using the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (Level 200)

posted Thursday, August 11, 2005 6:20 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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TechNet Webcast: Using the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates (Level 200)This session will include an enlightening exposition of the end-to-end process to use the Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates, from installation to update installation verification. Read More

Products currently supported (and not supported) with the ITMU

posted Wednesday, August 10, 2005 2:14 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Greg Ramsey is keeping EVERYONE up to date on the new ITMU tool Microsoft released.  Take a look at his latest posting :Products currently supported (and not supported) with the ITMUGreat work Greg!!  Read More

New KB - SMS 2003

posted Wednesday, August 10, 2005 6:05 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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kbAlertz - New/Updated SMS 2003 KB:A Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) deployment package is available that includes security update MS05-038. Security update MS05-038 applies to Microsoft Internet Explorer 6 Service Pack 1 (SP1) when it is used Read More

Today's Security Updates and bit of a glitch.

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 7:22 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft Security Response Center Blog! Today's Security Updates and bit of a glitch. Much delayed post, but I’m sure some of you probably know or can take a good guess at what is causing my delay today. Not long after we released this morning, Read More

Rod and his 2000 Post on his blog

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:39 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Amazing Blogging Animal!!Rod and his 2000 Post, I wonder what it will be about?Anyone want to bet?GREAT JOB ROD!! Read More

Finding something interesting about Google AdSense...

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:37 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Rod Trent posted: Finding something interesting about Google AdSense... on his blog today.  Direct quote below “Finding something interesting about Google AdSense... …the more I post about William Shatner and Bruce Campbell — Read More

Next version of myITforum.com -- what do YOU want?

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:35 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Next version of myITforum.com -- what do YOU want?WOW, Rod has opened the floor for suggestions.I've emailed Rod a ton of suggestions about what myITforum could use to make it better.myITforum.com doesn't need anything to make it good...he is just wanting Read More

Rod and his SPAM

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:32 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Rod got this email from Microsoft today about them wanting to increase your sexual desire. So, is this another ploy for Rod to get more $$ in his Google Adsense account?LOL.I remember hearing that Bill Gates got an email on how to get out of Read More

2007 Camaro - Where are you?

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:30 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Most of you know that I am a HUGE camaro fan and I have been providing information about the news of the new 2007 Camaro.  However, GM decided to pull the plug on the Zeta project for the 2007 year, however, does that mean the Camaro will NOT return Read More

Jason Sacks's blog : Coming soon: Windows SDK

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:16 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Jason Sacks's blog : Coming soon: Windows SDKComing soon: Windows SDK They just signed off on the new Windows SDK!! Read More

New Security Bulletins

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 1:01 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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New Security Bulletins Microsoft is releasing the following security bulletins for newly discovered vulnerabilities: Critical MS05-038     Microsoft Windows    Remote Code ExecutionCritical MS05-039     Read More

Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August, 2005

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 12:51 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August, 2005Microsoft Security Bulletin Summary for August, 2005Issued: August 9, 2005Version Number: 1.0An end-user version of this information is available by visiting the following Web site.Protect Your PC: Microsoft Read More

ITMU and the Windows Update Agent

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 9:50 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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ITMU and the Windows Update AgentGreg Ramsey explains the ITMU and what you need to make sure you have everything ready.  Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.BY

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 8:32 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.BYThis trojan dropper appeared on August 9th, 2005. The dropper is sent by Bagle worm as an attachment to its infected e-mails. The dropper is sent inside a ZIP archive. The filename inside ZIP archive Read More

Discovery has landed safely at a US air force base in California after the first shuttle flight since the Columbia disaster.

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 7:16 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Discovery has landed safely at a US air force base in California after the first shuttle flight since the Columbia disaster. Read More

Great Article on using ADSIEdit

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:18 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Over at ExchangeIS they have a great article on how to use ADSIEdit to modify the Default Global Address List.Now, ADSIEdit is one of the most powerful AD Tools you can use, so becareful.  Read More

Exchange Server Best Practices Analyzer Tool

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:13 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft.com: Exchange Server Best Practices Analyzer ToolOverviewThe Exchange Server Best Practices Analyzer programmatically collects settings and values from data repositories such as Active Directory, registry, metabase and performance monitor. Once Read More

SMS 2003 SP1 Updated Advanced Client

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:13 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft.com: SMS 2003 SP1 Updated Advanced ClientOverviewThis SMS Advanced Client.MSI has been released for the Microsoft Systems Management Server (SMS) 2003 Service Pack (SP) 1 Advanced Client. This software update adds support for the SMS 2003 Inventory Read More

SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:12 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft.com: SMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft UpdatesOverviewSMS 2003 Inventory Tool for Microsoft Updates, the latest security updates inventory tool for Systems Management Server, provides a flexible and reliable security update, update rollup Read More

Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool Update

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:11 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft.com: Windows Malicious Software Removal ToolOverviewThe Microsoft Windows Malicious Software Removal Tool checks Windows XP, Windows 2000, and Windows Server 2003 computers for and helps remove infections by specific, prevalent malicious software—including Read More

top 5 virus and malware files submitted to Computer Associates during the week from August 01 to August 07, 2005

posted Tuesday, August 09, 2005 6:07 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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The table below lists the top 5 virus and malware files submitted to Computer Associates during the week from August 01 to August 07, 2005. 1. Win32.Netsky.Phttp://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/virus.aspx?id=386502. Win32.Netsky.Dhttp://www3.ca.com/securityadvisor/virusinfo/virus.aspx?ID=384533. Read More

New WinImage Beta with support for editing VHD's

posted Monday, August 08, 2005 7:06 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Virtual PC Guy's WebLog : New WinImage Beta with support for editing VHD'sNew WinImage Beta with support for editing VHD'sA new beta of WinImage has been released with support for viewing and editing virtual hard disks from Virtual PC and Virtual Server. Read More

Virtual PC Guy's WebLog : Running Virtual Server / Virtual PC on Windows Vista Beta 1

posted Monday, August 08, 2005 7:04 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Virtual PC Guy's WebLog : Running Virtual Server / Virtual PC on Windows Vista Beta 1Running Virtual Server / Virtual PC on Windows Vista Beta 1 Great resource for running Vista on a Virtual Server!! Read More

Is it myITforum time?

posted Monday, August 08, 2005 5:17 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Is it myITforum time?Rod posted a question today...Well, every day is myITforum time.  It is great seeing all these posts on the blog... It just goes to show just how GREAT myITforum.com is....and it's always getting better!!  Read More

WMI supplemental - error codes

posted Monday, August 08, 2005 10:02 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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WMI supplemental - error codesHere's a procedure to get the WMI error message for WMI errors.  Very nice list of WMI Error messages.  Read More

Microsoft.com: WMI Code Creator v1.0

posted Monday, August 08, 2005 6:16 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Download details: WMI Code Creator v1.0OverviewThe WMI Code Creator tool generates code that uses WMI to obtain management information or perform management tasks. You can use the tool to learn how to manage computers using WMI scripting and WMI .NET. Read More

FIX: When you create a database or a table, an error occurs and Access unexpectedly closes in Office Access 2003 or in Access 2002

posted Friday, August 05, 2005 8:16 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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FIX: When you create a database or a table, an error occurs and Access unexpectedly closes in Office Access 2003 or in Access 2002When you create a database or a table in Microsoft Office Access 2003 or in Microsoft Access 2002, an error occurs in Msaccess.exe Read More

F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.bw

posted Friday, August 05, 2005 8:01 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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F-Secure Computer Virus Information Pages: Bagle.bwA new Bagle variant - Bagle.bw was found on Aug 4th, 2005 and is spreading in the wild. This variant is very similar to older variants, it sends variable emails containing EXE attachments. It also opens Read More

Update Rollup 1 for Windows 2000 SP4 and known issues

posted Thursday, August 04, 2005 6:24 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Update Rollup 1 for Windows 2000 SP4 and known issuesMicrosoft KB update Read More

August 2005 - Security Updates

posted Thursday, August 04, 2005 2:15 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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On 9 August 2005 Microsoft is planning to release: Security Updates - 6 Microsoft Security Bulletins affecting Microsoft Windows. The highest Maximum Severity rating for these is Critical. These updates will require a restart. These updates will be Read More

Xbox 360 Price Reported :: News on TotalVideoGames.com

posted Thursday, August 04, 2005 12:16 PM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Xbox 360 Price Reported :: News on TotalVideoGames.comWallmart slaps an unsurprising price-tag on the 360...Unconfirmed reports stemming from Walmart employees have today suggested a North American retail price for the Xbox 360 and its launch titles, Read More

My Son started Kindergarten today!!

posted Thursday, August 04, 2005 10:27 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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This morning I took my oldest son to Kindergarten for the very first time.  Martha and I are so proud of him...He was very excited to see his buddies. Kids are great! Nate is in an all boys kindergarten class, so this should be interesting to see Read More

Office Developer Center: Easy as Pie

posted Wednesday, August 03, 2005 3:51 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Office Developer Center: Easy as PieChris WeberChris Weber provides you with a generic method to control the data for pie charts that are actually readable. Read More

Easter Eggs in Programs

posted Wednesday, August 03, 2005 3:26 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Management just found out that Programmers put these *Easter Eggs* into their programs so they can display credits to anyone involved in the project. So guess what I'm doing now?   No, I'm not programming an easter egg... Read More

Nice to see Mosby back...I'm wondering

posted Wednesday, August 03, 2005 9:15 AM by rcrumbaker :: 3 Comments
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Mosby is back and I wonder when he will be ditching Firefox for IE 7?   Read More

Google Adsense

posted Wednesday, August 03, 2005 7:00 AM by rcrumbaker :: 1 Comments
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Well, Tim is wondering how my Google Ads are working...I choose to put them on my main blog page (in the News Section) so they will be on every link on my blog.I've had them for 14 days and so far I have averaging $1.04 each day, for a current total Read More

Fox Movie Studio Backs Sony's Blu-ray DVD

posted Tuesday, August 02, 2005 1:21 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Fox Movie Studio Backs Sony's Blu-ray DVDTwentieth Century Fox film studio on Friday gave its backing to Blu-ray technology for next-generation DVDs, becoming the last of Hollywood's major movie groups to choose sides in a pitched battle over standards Read More

Visio Connector for Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)

posted Tuesday, August 02, 2005 12:02 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft.com: Visio Connector for Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA)Visio Connector for Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer (MBSA) OverviewThe Visio Connector for MBSA (Microsoft Baseline Security Analyzer) is a Visio COM add-in that allows Read More

Deploying Windows Server 2003 SP1 with SMS

posted Tuesday, August 02, 2005 6:24 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Microsoft.com: Deploying Windows Server 2003 SP1 with SMSOverviewThis document provides detailed steps on how to prepare Windows Server 2003 SP1 files for deployment, create queries to identify SMS clients ready for the Windows Server 2003 SP1 upgrade, Read More

Microsoft Phishing Filter

posted Tuesday, August 02, 2005 6:23 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
Microsoft Phishing FilterA New Approach to Building Trust in E-Commerce ContentMicrosoft CorporationJuly 2005Note: This documentation is preliminary and is subject to change.Summary: Microsoft Phishing Filter software proactively blocks Web sites and Read More

MOM 2005 Service Pack 1

posted Tuesday, August 02, 2005 6:20 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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MOM 2005 Service Pack 1Microsoft Operations Manager (MOM) 2005 with Service Pack 1 (SP1) offers the latest security enhancements and features, including:•Broader OS and database support, including Windows Server 2003 SP1 and SQL 2000 SP4, which enables Read More

Star Wars Episode III-Revenge of the Sith

posted Tuesday, August 02, 2005 6:15 AM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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Star Wars Episode III-Revenge of the Sith (2-Disc Widescreen) - Just Announced!Release Date: 11/1/2005 Read More

If you have emailed me in the past week...

posted Monday, August 01, 2005 7:43 PM by rcrumbaker :: 0 Comments
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And I did not respond to you, please email me again.I've been moving our clients from Exchange 2000 to Exchange 2003. It's been an easy move, but I ran into some snags today and ... I'll keep you posted.  Read More