http://www.nwfusion.com/topics/windows.html The latest Windows news, analysis and feature articles from NetworkWorld.com. Network World, Inc. Copyright(C) 1994 - 2009 Network World, Inc. http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111909-microsoft-free-acer-pc.html Microsoft shocks PDC attendees by giving them a free tablet PC, but for Microsoft the gift arms a horde of developers with the tools to explore Windows 7's advanced features and expose the possibilities they promise. John Fontana 2009-11-19T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/newsletters/nsm/2009/111609nsm2.html Forrester Research survey data shows that Microsoft currently leads in client management software among those polled, and the vendor’s latest operating system could continue to drive adoption. Denise Dubie 2009-11-18T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111809-microsoft-active-directory.html Microsoft is introducing a directory technology built on a database and designed around a new API that provides developers with a single model for building claims-based access controls into applications that run in the cloud, internally or on devices. John Fontana 2009-11-18T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111809-microsoft-cloud-management.html Almost as a forgotten footnote, Microsoft introduce System Center "Cloud" Tuesday providing little detail other than a name on a slide during the opening keynote of the annual PDC conference. John Fontana 2009-11-18T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111809-microsoft-windows-mobile-essential-guide.html Microsoft has its work cut out for it in the mobile operating system market given the strength of Apple iPhone among consumers, RIM BlackBerry  among businesses and Nokia/Symbian in Europe (not to mention Google Android coming on strong). But with Windows Mobile 7 set to debut in 2010, Microsoft isn't giving up on the smartphone OS market. Here's a collection of recent stories, opinion pieces and more to get you up to speed or keep you current on Windows Mobile: Network World Staff 2009-11-18T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111309-microsoft-opensource-gpl-download-tool.html Microsoft Friday acknowledged that its Windows 7 USB/DVD Download Tool does indeed include open source code. To correct the error, the company next week will make the source code and binaries for the tool available under terms of the GPL v2 license. John Fontana 2009-11-13T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111309-apple-tablet-patent-microsoft-courier.html A recent Apple patent filing reveals an invention for hand-writing recognition for pen-based computers. The news sparked a new wave of speculation about Apple’s possible mobile tablet plans. Meanwhile, Microsoft may be getting new respect as details leak about Courier, a small, folding tablet that blends pen and gestures. John Cox 2009-11-13T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111009-windows-exploit-code.html As Microsoft recommends that users focus first on installing the MS09-065 patch released Tuesday, experts are agreeing with that advice because exploit code for remote execution appears to be right around the corner. John Fontana 2009-11-10T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111009-patch-tuesday-experts.html Microsoft released six patches that address 15 vulnerabilities. Here's a look at what security experts are saying about the vulnerabilities, patches and what should concern users. John Fontana 2009-11-10T12:00:00-04:00 http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/111009-novell-debugger-mono.html Novell has released a Mono-based plug-in for Visual Studio that gives developers a debugger to help them use Windows to design applications that will run on Linux.. John Fontana 2009-11-10T12:00:00-04:00