The Cleaner scans files, drives or directories as specified by the user, though it does not operate in the background to automatically check as the more expensive programs from Symantec and Network Associates do.

CNN: Back Orifice 2000 under control

Stuart Lynn said he was unconvinced by New.net's arguments to share or split the domain name directories.

BBC: Fighting over internet names

Much still needs to be improved or invented, Gates reminded his listeners, including better mapping services, data synchronization and directories of friends.

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