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March 21, 2006
Volume 2 Issue 5
In this issue:
Support Ends for 98 & ME | Upgrade Recommendations
 From the Editor
Is it time for some new hardware? The
newer, more stable operating systems from Microsoft really
need more horsepower and RAM. As support ends for
Windows 98SE and Windows ME, maybe this would be a good time
to look at replacing some of your older computers.
Be sure to check the dates in the sidebar
for our upcoming Agency Advantage User's Meeting to be held in
Atlanta, GA. Meet our staff members and get some great training on The Agency Advantage. Plus, you'll get a preview of next generation products in development right now!
Look for lots more to be announced in upcoming issues of the
newsletter.
If you have a question or topic you would
like explained, a story to share, or just a quick useful tip,
we'd love to hear from you. Please send your responses to tina@agencyadvantage.com.
Tina Stewart
Editor
Support Ends
for Windows 98SE & Windows ME
Microsoft has announced that they will
end support of these two operating systems on June 30, 2006.
We will end our support of these operating systems on this
date,
as well.
Microsoft's latest development software
used by The Agency Advantage to
design and produce our software is designed for use with the
latest operating systems. Continuing to use
Windows 98SE or Windows ME in your agency
could cause problems to arise that would be difficult if not impossible to fix.
After June 30, 2006, Microsoft will no
longer make available
patches or fixes to Windows 98SE or Windows ME .
From the Microsoft website:
Microsoft will not publicly release
non-critical security hotfixes for Windows 98, Windows 98
Second Edition, or Windows Millennium Edition. However,
customers may request a non-critical security hotfix through
On-Demand Security Hotfix support, which is offered for
these products through June 30, 2006. When a request is
received, Microsoft will investigate the issue and try to
provide an appropriate response to the customer.
If you are running Windows 98, 98SE, or
ME, it is highly recommended that you upgrade to Windows 2000
or XP Pro before June 30th.
Upgrade
Recommendations
Many agencies haven't upgraded their
computers because of the seemingly high cost of the new
operating systems (XP Pro for example). With the new operating
system comes the need for a more powerful computer. However,
new computer systems, complete with new and current operating
system, from major
manufacturers are very
affordable. A new, more powerful and reliable PC can be
purchased for less than $700. Some
manufacturers
run specials or online deals periodically and an entire
computer system can be purchased for even less!
With technology advancing quickly, a
computer can become obsolete in a just a few years, but because of
decreasing computer prices, it is easier for any size agency to keep
their equipment and operating systems current.
On the sidebar to the right are links to computer
manufacturers and websites where you can
purchase XP Pro at some of the lowest
prices on the Web.
As always, if you have any questions,
please contact us at support@agencyadvantage.com. | 
