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Microsoft Bing Cashback Not Always A Bargain

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

Microsoft's search rebate program inflates some prices for online shoppers, claims a competitor.

AT&T, LG Launch 3G Netbook

Marin Perez — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:35:00 EST

The subsidized netbook will be powered by Windows XP and requires a $60 monthly data plan from AT&T.

China Cyber Espionage Threatens U.S., Report Says

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 14:39:00 EST

A Congressional advisory report warns that cyber attacks against defense computers are on the rise.

Ballmer Says Windows 7 Is Microsoft's Best OS Ever

Paul McDougall — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:51:00 EST

New operating system is building market momentum as PC users upgrade from Vista, CEO says.

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Google Chrome OS Depends On Hardware Partners

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Despite its focus on the Web -- a platform with proven appeal -- Chrome OS will also need compelling hardware to compete against Apple's anticipated tablet and Windows netbooks.

Opera Mobile 10 Hits Windows Mobile

Marin Perez — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:40:00 EST

The latest version of Opera Mobile adds boosted touchscreen support, visual bookmarks, and improved data compression features.

Google Releases Chrome OS Code

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 15:04:00 EST

Developers can now participate in the Chrome OS open source project and help Google bring its new operating system to market next year.

Mozilla Releases Firefox 3.6 Beta 3

Thomas Claburn — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:42:00 EST

The third beta version of the next Firefox sports speed and stability improvements.

Quest Launches Cloud Services Based On Microsoft Azure

Antone Gonsalves — Wed, 18 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Quest OnDemand will manage IT environments, providing identity management, authentication, and authorization, built on Microsoft's platform for software as a service.

Microsoft Expands App Store

Marin Perez — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:48:00 EST

Windows Marketplace for Mobile is available for handsets running Windows Mobile 6.1 and 6.0, giving developers an audience of about 30 million devices.

Information Exchanges Let Doctors Share Patient Data Efficiently

Marianne Kolbasuk McGee — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

Several new networks are being launched across the country, and while they vary in size, scope, and clientele, the goals and challenges are similar.

Glide OS Extends Search

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 08:00:00 EST

TransMedia's forthcoming revision of its media sharing service will be accessible from any Web site through a browser plug-in.

HP Releases TouchSmart SDK To Lure Developers

Antone Gonsalves — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 07:00:00 EST

Hewlett-Packard is already working with companies including Hulu, Netflix and Twitter on touch-enabled applications for Windows 7, but it wants more.

Most Security Products Fail Initial Certification Tests

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:21:00 EST

A study based on the testing of thousands of security products over 20 years finds that most require several rounds of testing before achieving certification.

Microsoft 'Sudo' Patent No Danger To Unix

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:41:00 EST

The recent "Rights elevator" patent granted to Microsoft covers a graphic user interface element.

Tech Giants Aim To Master Disaster

Paul McDougall — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:59:00 EST

Microsoft, Google, Yahoo form alliance to develop software solutions for improving emergency response efforts.

Microsoft Investigating Zero-Day Windows 7 Flaw

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 19:34:00 EST

The vulnerability was released the day after Microsoft issued its November patches.

Why Jaguar Land Rover Chose Google Apps

Mary Hayes Weier — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:48:00 EST

E-mail has become a commodity, says CIO Vincent Jeremy

Government Use Of Windows 7 Hinges On Security Spec

J. Nicholas Hoover — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:09:00 EST

The Federal Desktop Core Configuration, which defines 300 PC settings for improved security, has yet to be finalized for Windows 7.

Cray, Dell, Microsoft Team On HPC

Antone Gonsalves — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:13:00 EST

The high-performance computing system combines a workstation with a computing cluster to give users extra computing power at their desks.

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Microsoft Slams Employee Over Mac Comments

Paul McDougall — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:00:00 EST

Product manager says Windows 7 was inspired by Apple's user interface.

Bing Adds Facebook, Videos, Wolfram Alpha

Paul McDougall — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:35:00 EST

Microsoft hopes robust new features will help search engine close in on rival Google.

1 Million Xbox Live Players Banned

Paul McDougall — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 11:31:00 EST

Microsoft takes action against members accused of playing pirated copies of games.

Microsoft Demands Takedown Of Bing Cash Exploit

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:00:00 EST

A flaw Microsoft's Bing cashback program allowed startup co-founder Samir Meghani get credit for over $2,000 in rebate cash through fake purchases.

Microsoft Patch Brings Windows Kernel Warning

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:15:00 EST

A Windows kernel vulnerability addressed in a November security bulletin should be patched immediately, Microsoft recommends.

Dell Offers Exchange 2010 Services

Antone Gonsalves — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 15:14:00 EST

The computer maker introduced reference architectures and consulting services for customers migrating to Microsoft Exchange 2010.

9 In 10 Web Apps Have Serious Flaws

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 18:36:00 EST

The 10 most severe software vulnerabilities during the first half of 2009 affected software from Apache, Citrix, IBM, SAP, Sun, and Symantec, among other organizations.

Microsoft Acquires SourceGear's Teamprise Unit

Paul McDougall — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 15:51:00 EST

Buyout gives software maker a suite of tools for cross-platform development in Visual Studio.

Microsoft: Windows 7 Malware Threat 'Sensationalized'

Paul McDougall — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 14:19:00 EST

Software maker claims tests by security vendor don't tell the whole story.

Microsoft Releases Exchange 2010

J. Nicholas Hoover — Mon, 9 Nov 2009 11:30:00 EST

The e-mail server includes better storage optimization, voicemail integration, archiving, and potentially big cost savings, says the software giant.

Google Dashboard Enhances Privacy Control

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 14:50:00 EST

To help users understand the privacy implications of its services, Google has created a unified view of the data associated with Google Accounts.

Microsoft Plans Fixes For 15 Security Flaws

Thomas Claburn — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 13:24:00 EST

November's patch day is about half the size of October's massive fix.

Windows 7 Sales Trounce Vista

Paul McDougall — Fri, 6 Nov 2009 08:39:00 EST

Microsoft's new OS is significantly outpacing its predecessor in terms of post-launch market impact.

Microsoft Expresses Cloud Privacy Commitment, Concerns

Thomas Claburn — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 19:10:00 EST

In a policy paper, Microsoft affirms its support for privacy in the cloud and calls for regulatory clarity.

Microsoft-Yahoo Deal Could Go Global

Paul McDougall — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:49:00 EST

Microsoft chief says companies could roll out search alliance internationally once approvals are in place.

Wolfe's Den: HP Revs Data Center Strategy, Stabbing At Cisco

Alexander Wolfe — Thu, 5 Nov 2009 10:36:00 EST

Hewlett-Packard has fired back at Cisco in the increasingly contentious race to field an overarching data-center strategy, which will enable enterprises to rein in the complexity of sprawling networks and rampant virtualization.

Parallels Upgrades Mac Virtualization Software

Antone Gonsalves — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 16:50:00 EST

Version 5 of Parallels Desktop is 300% faster, improves graphic performance, and adds 70 features.

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Microsoft Slashes 800 Jobs

Paul McDougall — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 13:40:00 EST

Software maker says plan to eliminate 5,000 positions is now largely complete.

MSN Adds Facebook Integration

Paul McDougall — Wed, 4 Nov 2009 09:59:00 EST

Microsoft portal's redesign gives it a cleaner look and deeper integration with social networking sites.

Microsoft To Preview SQL Server 2008 R2

Paul McDougall — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 17:26:00 EST

IT professionals will be able to download community technology preview version starting this month.

Microsoft Offers Free SaaS To Salesforce, Oracle Customers

Mary Hayes Weier — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:56:00 EST

The offer for six free months of Dynamics CRM Online came a day after Microsoft dropped prices for cloud versions of Exchange and SharePoint.

Enterprise 2.0: Is Enterprise Software Failing?

Thomas Claburn — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 16:14:00 EST

Software providers must look beyond lists of features and address business needs. And they must deliver on the promise of the next-generation customer experience.

XP To Windows 7: Workaround Fixes Install Failure

Paul McDougall — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 13:23:00 EST

Windows XP users attempting upgrades to Microsoft's new OS are getting hit with an error message—here's the fix.

Microsoft Drops Prices Of Cloud Apps

Mary Hayes Weier — Tue, 3 Nov 2009 08:45:00 EST

Exchange Online's monthly price drops from $10 to $5, and storage increases to 25 Gbytes, matching Google Gmail.

Windows 7 Market Share On The Rise

Paul McDougall — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:35:00 EST

New OS is building sales momentum as PC users upgrade from Vista.

Worms Invade Corporate Computers, Microsoft Finds

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 16:27:00 EST

In its latest Security Intelligence Report, Microsoft documents the doubling of worms in enterprises during the first half of 2009.

Lenovo Unveils ThinkCentre PC

Antone Gonsalves — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:33:00 EST

The A70z, Lenovo's first all-in-one desktop PC for business, sports a 19-inch screen, Intel Core 2 Duo processor, and remote power management.

Firefox, Chrome, Safari Erode Internet Explorer Usage

Thomas Claburn — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 14:11:00 EST

As Microsoft waits for Windows 7 sales to hasten the transition to Internet Explorer 8, the company's overall browser share continues to decline.

Windows 7: UI Promises Productivity Gains

J. Nicholas Hoover — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 12:00:00 EST

In developing the user interface for its latest OS, Microsoft put productivity and the user experience front and center. Here's how.

Wolfe's Den Podcast: Windows 7 Virtually Speaking

Alexander Wolfe — Mon, 2 Nov 2009 08:46:00 EST

Our columnist ponders the demise of virtual private networks (VPNs), examines virtual hard disks (VHDs), and chats with Gavriella Schuster, Microsoft's Windows client general manager, and Ward Ralston, Windows Server product manager.