Latest Microsoft news.
Microsoft says focus on integrated storage remains even though WinFS does not, 06/28/06
Microsoft says it has not lost its focus on integrated storage even though it will not deliver the technology as promised in the Vista client operating system.
Indonesia joins Microsoft to battle child predators, 06/28/06
Indonesia has joined forces with Microsoft to fight child predators, making it the first country in Asia to join a growing Internet collaboration.
IT Careers and Training Newsletter: Microsoft accepting applicants to its exclusive architects certification, 06/28/06
Microsoft last week began accepting applications to the company’s elite Microsoft Certified Architecture program, which has been in …
Microsoft opens Office 2007 for online testing, 06/27/06
On the heels of its unified communications blowout Monday, Microsoft is offering users a chance to take a free online test drive of Office 2007 applications and servers.
User pressure spurs Microsoft to revise antipiracy program, 06/27/06
Responding to pressure from irked Windows users, Microsoft on Tuesday released an updated version of its antipiracy program that changes the frequency with which the program checks for pirated or counterfeit copies of its client operating …
Symantec CEO: Microsoft has ‘long way to go’, 06/27/06
Symantec CEO John Thompson has had a bumpy ride over this past year. He closed one of the largest software company acquisitions in history — last year’s $10.2 billion purchase of Veritas Software — and has been dealing with executive departures and …
EU may fine Microsoft €2 million a day, 06/27/06
The European Commission is about to propose a new fine of up to €460 million ($577 million) against Microsoft for failing to honor the antitrust ruling imposed on the company in 2004, according to people close to the case Tuesday.
Microsoft unveils code-sharing Web site, 06/27/06
Microsoft is hoping to fire up a community of developers on a code-sharing forum the company has been testing since May but rolled out officially on Tuesday.
WinFS to find a home in SQL Server, 06/26/06
Microsoft has found a new home for WinFS, a file system that the company originally planned to include in Windows Vista.
IBM upgrades Sametime client to work with Microsoft software, 06/26/06
IBM/Lotus on Monday unveiled client upgrades to its real-time communications and collaboration platform that tie into Microsoft software and third-party mobile devices.
Microsoft warns of exploit code for dial-up bug, 06/26/06
Microsoft is warning users of malicious software that could be used to attack Windows systems that lack the company’s latest security updates.
Microsoft outlines broad unified communications strategy, 06/26/06
Microsoft Monday laid out its strategy for unified communications, spelling out its plans to integrate e-mail, instant messaging, voice and video into a single platform that stretches across corporate applications and services.
VPN cavalry coming to Windows smartphones, 06/26/06
Enterprises adopting Windows Mobile 5.0 Smartphone Edition for road warriors can now integrate a VPN system, certified by Microsoft for secure and stable access to their applications.
Gates Foundation receives $30.7 billion pledge, 06/25/06
Microsoft Chairman Bill Gates may never see a more generous donation to the foundation run by he and his wife: a $30.7 billion pledge from the world’s second richest man, famed investor Warren Buffett.
Cool Tools: We have a name, 06/23/06
It’s official, we’re now calling the podcast Network World’s Twisted Pair. This week we talk about Bill Gates plans for
Layer 8: Microsoft accused of predatory pricing, 06/23/06
The Register starts its latest Microsoft story with: “Microsoft has been accused of potentially stifling innovation in the security sector and threatening to kill the competition through predatory pricing.” We…
Tool deletes Microsoft piracy alarm, 06/23/06
A security analyst has released a tool that lets users remove Windows Genuine Advantage Notification, part of Microsoft’s controversial campaign against software counterfeiting.
Cartoon: Gates’ file transfer, 06/22/06Microsoft wants closer operator ties, 06/22/06
Microsoft wants to expand its relationships with telecommunications operators, part of a plan to win more consumer business by bundling software and other products with telecom services, according to a company executive.
