Microsoft denies XP version 2

CBROnline reports that Brian Valentine, Microsoft`s senior VP of the Windows division, is denying suggestions that the company is readying a second release of its Windows XP desktop operating system.

Following reports that Windows XP`s replacement, codenamed Longhorn, had slipped to a 2005 release date, there have been rumours that Microsoft is preparing a second edition of Windows XP for release in 2003. The speculation intensified this week with the leak of a new Windows desktop operating system build.

Valentine says the company is not preparing a second edition of Windows XP, and feature and function enhancements would be delivered as service packs, rather than a fully-fledged release. [CBROnline]

Personal digital assistant (PDA) protection gets a bit better with the newest beta release of Security for PDA from Kaspersky Labs. The new release, version 4.0, protects against viruses as well as unwanted intrusion. New in this version is support for Windows CE 2000 and Windows CE 2002.

Security for PDA now covers a range of handheld device operating systems including the Windows CE range, Palm OS and Microsoft`s Pocket PC operating system.

The new release also has the ability to work with cryptographically protected directories on PocketPC as well as the option to scan databases and files for viruses. If anything out of the ordinary is detected, the suspect code is isolated and marked as infected.

Beta versions of the security tools are available from the Kaspersky Labs site immediately.

Want to play some real games on your cellphone? Have a shot at MotoGP on the new colour screen Motorola T720. With the four-way navigation keys as your "joystick", MotoGP allows you to participate in three different races on your Motorola while you`re waiting for your next appointment.

In "Quick Race" you choose the rider and the track, and compete with four other racers. In "Time Attack" you choose the rider and track, then race alone trying to achieve the best time. In "Grand Prix" you are required to complete three races, competing with other riders. Obviously the fastest fingers win.

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