Designed for small organizations and departmental use, Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, delivers intelligent file and printer sharing, secure Internet connectivity, centralized desktop policy management, and Web solutions that connect employees, partners, and customers. Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, provides high levels of dependability, scalability, and security. It takes the best of Windows 2000 Server technology and makes it easier to deploy, manage, and use. The result is a highly productive operating system that is secure, reliable, highly available, and scalable. New technologies, such as the common language runtime, strengthen security to help safeguard networks from malicious or poorly designed code. In addition, improvements to Internet Information Services (IIS) 6.0, public key infrastructure (PKI), and Kerberos make it easier to secure Windows Server 2003. New and improved file and print services in Windows Server 2003, Standard Edition, also make storage and backup easier while significantly reducing the demands on system administrators. Also, file and print services are improved with the addition of the Web-based Distributed Authoring and Versioning (WebDAV) remote document sharing technology. Enhancements to the Distributed File System (DFS) and Encrypting File System (EFS) allow for powerful, flexible file sharing and storage as well. Note: This is the Standard Windows Server product plus 5 Client Access Licenses.

Got a computer? Got kids? Then you've probably got stories: Junior erasing the taxes while trying to launch Nicktoons Racing. Baby somehow exporting part of your screenplay while whapping away at JumpStart Baby. Junior's friend using your computer and discovering...

You get the picture.

KidDesk Family Edition will keep your kids out of your programs, and it cleverly does it by creating (with your help) a kid-friendly environment that the little whippers can't leave. Think of it as a really cool prison.

After a quick installation, expect to spend some time and thought setting up KidDesk on your PC or Macintosh, about 5 to 10 minutes per kid. Setup requires you to decide which programs you will allow your kids to access, and then add those programs to their desktop. Every application added to KidDesk is automatically accessible by all KidDesk users, but parents can hide applications from individual users if they choose. Also, adding a program to KidDesk doesn't affect the program in any way--it simply renders it accessible from KidDesk.

Now for the fun part: kids can customize their desks. Wild West, frilly, and ultrafuturistic are just a few of the myriad options. Each desktop also has a calendar, a writing pad, an address card file, a clock, a lamp that turns on and off, a calculator, and a fancy nameplate. A phone allows kids to record voice mails and send them to other KidDesk users in the family, and there's a mailbox for sending e-mail within the KidDesk system. There's so much to do with these groovy desktops that kids will soon forget they've been locked out of the mundane grown-up desktop that allows access to freelance articles, taxes, and the Web.

Parents can configure KidDesk so that it's the first thing that comes up when the computer is turned on, and the last thing kids see before they log off. If a kid manages to hack through this, that kid deserves his or her own computer.

A "secret" sequence of keystrokes enables parents to move around within KidDesk and get out of the system to access their own desktop. If Junior is old enough to find and read instruction manuals, parents can add a password. Oh, and it's probably a good idea to forgo the ubiquitous my-kid's-name-as-a-password technique for this one. --Anne Erickson

VMware Workstation is a powerful desktop virtualization software for software developers/testers and enterprise IT professionals that runs multiple operating systems simultaneously on a single PC. Users can run Windows, Linux, NetWare, or Solaris x86 in fully networked, portable virtual machines - no rebooting or hard drive partitioning required. VMware Workstation delivers excellent performance and advanced features such as memory optimization and the ability to manage multi-tier configurations and multiple snapshots.VMware Workstation is a proven technology that improves productivity and flexibility. It is an indispensable tool for software developers and IT professionals worldwide. Product Description VMware Workstation ( v. 6 ) - complete package Category: Networking applications Subcategory: Network - terminal emulation application Version: 6 License Type: Complete package License Qty: 1 user License Pricing: Standard Language(s): English Platform: Linux Distribution Media: CD-ROM Package Type: Retail

With ZoneAlarm Pro 3.0, you've got a barricade between your computer and the dangers of the online world! Stealth Mode makes your computer invisible on the Internet Wireless Network Protection detects wireless networks for protection on the go It's the perfect set of protective tools for your personal computer!

Whether you're at the office, home, or doing business from another location, PC MACLAN for Windows 95/98 connects you and your Windows 95/98 PC with a mixed network of PCs and Macs for complete integration between the two operating systems. With this networking software suite, you can share files, drives, printers, and more between PCs and Macs, and connect to your network using three convenient options:

• Network from Your Desktop Miramar Systems's integration technology allows Windows 95/98 PCs to share files, drives, and printers with Macs on your local area network. Windows 95/98 PCs access Mac resources directly through Network Neighborhood, while Macs view PC drives via the Chooser. PC MACLAN's print services also permit your Windows 95/98 PC to print to any AppleTalk printer as if it were locally connected.
• Global Internet Access PC MACLAN for Windows 95/98 includes support for IP (Internet Protocol), giving your Windows 95/98 PC access to any AppleShare IP Server in your office, a branch office on your Wide Area Network (WAN), or anywhere worldwide via the Internet.
• Phone In Your Files PC MACLAN for Windows 95/98 combines standard phone lines and modem technology to create a resource for remote network connectivity. Windows 95/98 and Mac OS machines share and print files, and access drives and printers in both directions. Dial into an Apple Remote Access (ARA 3.0) or compatible server, such as Shiva LanRover/2E or Sonic QuickStream Pro 3, and access any of the AppleTalk devices on the network.

PC MACLAN for Windows 95/98 also includes a utility to simplify your cross-platform networking needs. Gator Pro is a network investigation utility enabling you to locate and display all of the AppleTalk resources located on your network. PC MACLAN is also expandable to include its new plug-in PC Migrator. This PC-based file-moving and renaming tool makes file transfers seamless. This utility lets users perform global file renames, add DOS extensions, remove illegal characters, and more, for faster, more efficient Mac to PC file transfers and Mac migrations.

WebTrends for Firewalls and VPNs is an essential tool for any organization protected by a firewall or proxy server. Firewalls improve network security by limiting and preventing communications between your internal network and the Internet, but firewalls are usually black boxes that provide very little information about the traffic that is going through or the traffic that is being blocked from your network. Firewall traffic reporting provides that information. This package includes a one-year subscription, which entitles users to all updates, upgrades, and technical support for one year per firewall license.