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FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 2001
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This Week

November 19
Table of Contents

COVER STORY
SUN'S DEFIANT FACE-OFF
"I don't want to leave my children to a Microsoft World," says Sun Microsystems CEO Scott McNealy. Dismayed by what he calls the rap-on-the-knuckles antitrust settlement with Microsoft, he's challenging the software king on the Web. So Sun has shifted into overdrive to create the basis for a new generation of Web services. McNealy had better keep the accelerator to the floor

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Plus:
COMMENTARY: SETTLEMENT OR SELLOUT?
Justice's deal gives the software maker room to run over rivals

 Plus:
CHARLES JAMES DEFENDS THE DEAL
The antitrust chief defends the deal he struck with Microsoft


SPECIAL REPORT
GERMANY
Chancellor Schr?der wants his nation to play a larger role on the world stage. But any wider influence must rest on economic performance--and just when Europe badly needs a powerful engine, German growth is slipping. Can Schr?der overcome the forces of inertia?

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This, plus many more stories in this Special Report, are available for all readers on Thursday night, Nov. 8

GOLF DIGEST
FINDING YOUR DREAM HOME
In golf-friendly communities across the country, the good life has never been so good profit margins and the stock price slide any further

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DAILY BRIEFING

11/8 -- COMMENTARY
The Fed Has More Cutting to Do
If Greenspan & Co.'s favored inflation index is any guide, we can expect more rate reductions -- sooner rather than later

11/8 -- STREET WISE
Behind Cisco's Happy Talk
While CEO John Chambers boasts of rising revenues and market share, investors may want to take a closer look at those first-quarter results

11/8 -- NEWSMAKER Q&A
Reflections from a Saudi Prince
Former intelligence chief Turki al Faisal says ties with America remain strong, despite much misunderstanding about his country

11/8 -- A NOT-SO-NEUTRAL CORNER
Bloomberg's Secret Weapon: Green
New York's mayor-elect owes his victory not just to the kind you spend, but to the candidate who was his own worst enemy

11/8 -- NEWS ANALYSIS
Can Two Chinas Coexist in the WTO?
Taiwan's entry may further snarl relations with Beijing, especially if it insists on treating the island as an extension and not a separate entity



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INVESTING

11/8 -- MARKET SNAPSHOT
Stocks Retreat from Session Highs
Interest rate cuts in Europe are boosting hopes that central banks are taking the necessary steps to help the global economy recover

11/8 -- FUND Q&A
This GE Fund Is a House of Styles
The GE U.S. Equity Fund's strategic mix -- equal parts growth, value, and analysts' top picks -- has enabled it to top the S&P 500

11/2 -- ASK THE ANALYST
Smart Plays in Chips
S&P's Thomas Smith on the prospects for the top names in semiconductors


GLOBAL BUSINESS

11/12 -- TECHNOLOGY -- WHAT TO BUY -- PHONES
Japan: A Wonderland for the Wireless Crowd
The pioneer of mobile Web services doesn't rest on its innovations

11/5 -- ONLINE ASIA
Singapore Sticks with Its Chip Program
Despite the industry's global woes, the island state's faith that its economic future is etched in silicon remains unshaken

Go HP Infrastructure
TECHNOLOGY

11/12 -- TECHNOLOGY -- WHAT TO BUY
Technology Buying Guide

11/12 -- TECHNOLOGY -- WHAT TO BUY -- HANDHELDS
The Whole World in Your Handheld
The latest add-ons can give you maps, a golf edge--even a massage

11/12 -- TECHNOLOGY & YOU
Security-Challenged at Microsoft
Problematic downloads of patches can jeopardize the safety of entire networks

Plus, you'll find daily coverage of the rapidly changing world of e-business at http://www.ebiz.businessweek.com BW e.biz offers exclusive analysis, commentary, and Web-site reviews every day. Visit often!

UPCOMING CONFERENCES:

BusinessWeek in partnership with Hewlett-Packard presents:
The Sixth Annual BusinessWeek Conference on the Digital Economy,
New Priorities: Building a Collaborative Enterprise in Uncertain Times
December 6-7, 2001
The Fairmont Hotel, San Francisco, California

We are pleased to announce our keynote speakers are:

Jack Welch, Former Chairman and CEO of General Electric Company and
The Honorable James A. Baker, III, Former U.S. Secretary of State (1989-1992)
and Former U.S. Secretary of the Treasury (1985-1988)

In light of recent events in New York and Washington D.C., the
conference will feature a special session on Digital Security:
Job #1 in Threatening Times.
Raymond Kelly, Former NYPD Commissioner; Senior Managing Director,
Global Security, Bear Stearns will head up the panel

Additional Speakers include:
 
Michael Aguilar   President and COO   Panasonic Company National
Marc Andreessen   Chairman and Cofounder   Loudcloud
Bill Bass   SVP, E-Commerce and International   Lands' End, Inc.
Joseph Baylock   Group Vice President   Gartner, Inc.
Daeje Chin   President and CEO, Digital Media System Business   Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Bruce Chizen   President and CEO   Adobe
Eric K. Clemons   Professor of Information, Strategy, and Economics   The Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania
Lisa J. Colnett   SVP, Worldwide Process Management and CIO   Celestica Inc.
Craig Conway   President and CEO   PeopleSoft, Inc.
Richard A. DeMillo   Vice President and CTO   Hewlett-Packard Company
James Hamilton   President   Efficient Networks Inc. (a subsidiary of Siemens ICN)
James E. Heppleman   CTO and EVP   Software Products, PTC
Konrad Hilbers   CEO   Napster, Inc.
David House   President, CEO, and Chairman   Allegro Networks.
John Jordan   Principal   Cap Gemini Ernst & Young
Raymond C. Kurzweil   Author   The Age of Spiritual Machines
David O. Leemon   EVP and CSO   Charles Schwab Corporation
Elias Levy   Co-Founder and CTO   Security Focus
Webb McKinney   Business Customer Organization President   and HP-Compaq Merger Integration Manager   Hewlett-Packard Co.
Mike Micucci   Vice President, Solutions Strategy   Commerce One
Lars Nyberg   Chairman and CEO   NCR Corporation
Robert W. Shaner   President, Wireless Operations   Cingular Wireless
Pradeep Sindhu   Vice Chairman and CTO   Juniper Networks, Inc.  
Carl Yankowski   CEO   Palm, Inc.  
Special Dinner Entertainment by Martin Short and ?The Second City? Comedy Improv Group

For a complete listing of speakers, full program details or to register go to
http://www.conferences.businessweek.com/2001/digital2001


SMALL BUSINESS ONLINE

11/8 -- SMART ANSWERS
Do-It-Yourself Marketing
There is nothing terribly difficult about mastering these cost-effective techniques for raising your outfit's profile

11/7 -- GOVERNMENT
The Red-Tape Robbery
Federal regulations impose a far greater financial burden on small businesses than large ones, according to a new study

11/5 -- SMALL BIZ -- UNDER THIRTY
Pet Project
While opponents say such laws destroy profits, force layoffs, and drive businesses to relocate, some entrepreneurs don't see it that way

FORUMS
Small Business Forum
Join the discussion? A reader outlines how factoring your receivables can be a great way to increase cash flow. What do you think? Check out the Financing Your Business folder


B-SCHOOLS

11/6 -- B-SCHOOL NEWS
A New Push to Pull In Women
Universities, businesses, and nonprofits are joining forces to redress the gender imbalance still so prevalent in U.S. B-schools

10/31 -- B-SCHOOL NEWS
Socially Responsible MBAs?
A new study finds exceedingly few, despite more calls from students for such training. Among the leaders: Harvard

CAREER MOVES
EMBA Profiles & Rankings
BusinessWeek's first Executive MBA rankings in a decade grade 35 programs worldwide. The 2001 rankings are based on surveys of over 3,000 graduates of 82 B-schools, as well as a poll of EMBA directors at those 82 schools. Scan 161 profiles of EMBA programs to determine which is right for you

B-SCHOOL CALENDAR
BusinessWeek Online's New Tool will give you an idea of upcoming events at B-schools in the U.S. and around the world

MBA JOURNALS
Preparing for B-School
In this new series, 11 first-year students discuss the B-school orientation process

B-SCHOOL FORUMS
Join Today!
Visit BW Online's interactive forums for wide-ranging discussions about management education. Search through OVER 228,000 POSTS for topics that interest you


CAREERS

11/8 -- ASK CAREERS
The Gift of Tongues Keeps on Giving
Fluency in a second language commands a premium on the job market. How one goes about acquiring it depends on what best suits the individual

11/7 -- HOT JOBS
A Surge of Civic-Mindedness
September 11 and a bad economy have folks flocking to find work in the government and nonprofit organizations

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