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THE BOTTOM LINE: VERY GOOD WinInstall, Version 5.1 An easy-to-use, full-featured software distribution solution for organizations with mixed Windows clients. Pros: Installs both 16- and 32-bit Windows programs; capable of […]

Cost-conscious network administrators looking to precisely diagram their network infrastructure can now turn to products from Visio Corp., thanks to its January release of Visio Shapes for Network Equipment. Priced […]

NetManage Inc.'s new SNMP-based NEWTWatch 4.6 brings many of the capabilities found in such network-based management packages as Intel Corp.'s LANDesk Management Suite and Microsoft Corp.'s Systems Management Server to […]

Jumping on the remote-access bandwagon, Hewlett-Packard Co. next week will ship its first integrated remote-access solution. Although limited to two or four ports, HP's Dial-A-LAN modules plug directly into the […]

It seems as though that the only thing that's growing faster than the Internet is the list of new books written to explain it. Unfortunately, most are time-consuming to slog […]

Coinciding with the release of OS/400 Version 3, Revision 1 this month, IBM stopped shipping PC Support, its PC-to-AS/400 networking software. IBM's Client Access/400 has arrived to take its place, […]

Growing hordes of telecommuters and networked users are looking to jump on the Internet bandwagon, yet need fast line connections. To meet this need, E-Tech Research Inc. began shipping a […]

Some Windows-based users only need 5250 emulation and print capabilities, and can forgo built-in file-transfer functionality. Providing a cost-effective way to meet that need, Andrew Corp. offers its 5250 Elite […]

Quick -- what's the first thing a network administrator does when troubleshooting workstation connection problems? Even when users vigorously deny making any changes to their systems, every LAN administrator first […]

To help small to midsized companies link satellite offices or provide their users with Internet access, Compatible Systems Corp.'s MicroRouter 1000R Remote Access Ethernet Router incorporates one Ethernet port with […]

Version 3.0 of Shiva Corp.'s LANRover software, bundled with Shiva's LANRover Plus remote-access server, is a good choice for IS departments on the lookout for a single solution that offers […]

Microcom Inc.'s TravelCard Fast 28.8 PCMCIA modem zips along, performing as fast as its DeskPorte Fast modem sibling, and is painless to install. The TravelCard Fast, like the DeskPorte, is […]

Part III. Suggests the option of outsourcing for companies considering to put up an electronic commerce site. Types of outsourcing companies that can help in developing the site; Site hosting; Things to look for when selecting an outsourcing vendor. INSETS: Three phases of outsourcing;Do you know who visits your site?.

Presents tips for managing electronic commerce business. Predicted growth of online shoppers; Fees posted by vendors that provide browser-based store-building tools; Factors to consider when purchasing a software package; Tips for solutions that can provide users the means to host their own store; Tips for enhancing customer services online. INSET: Make sure that e-commerce crime doesn't pay.

Focuses on the popularity of business-to-business electronic commerce with Extensible Markup Language (XML) technology. Information on XML and its advantages; Implementation of business-to-business technology with XML; How a furniture manufacturer can benefit from a business-to-business solution; Problems with using electronic data interchange in transmitting data between businesses and trading partners. INSET: Good ol' EDI.

Features Symantec Corp.'s Norton Administrator for Networks 2.0 software. Support of WANs; Systems administration; Desktop management; Security; Network analysis; Ease of use; Installation.

Features the computer software, Visio Shapes of Network Equipment from Visio Corp. Price; Simplicity in using; Use as an asset-tracking tool; Contact information. INSET: Test methodology..