Latest Microsoft news.
Microsoft patches bugs in Windows, IE, Outlook Express, 06/12/07: As Microsoft Tuesday patched 15 vulnerabilities in its operating system, browser, and other software, security experts argued over which should be fixed first.
Microsoft clarifies virtualization licensing — for now, 06/12/07: Microsoft has released a white paper clarifying how licensing for its current version of Windows Server works when paired with virtualization software.
Microsoft wins patent case with Timeline, 06/12/07: Microsoft won a round in its battle with patent licensing company Timeline.
SSL bug fixed in latest Microsoft security patches, 06/12/07: Microsoft has released its monthly set of security patches, fixing problems in Windows, Internet Explorer and in the SSL software used for secure Web browsing.
Google, Microsoft serious about software, services, litigation, 06/11/07: The rivalry between Microsoft and Google is getting fired up over software and services and has become so hot that it is spilling into the legal and regulatory realm, according to some observers.
Microsoft and Google sniping: What’s it all about?, 06/11/07: Microsoft and Google have been nipping at each other for quite some time but as the search and online advertising market has picked up so has the competition. Now Google has chosen to go the antitrust route, according to a story by the Wall Street Journal.
Microsoft vs. Google: Which to root for?: With Google crying antitrust, bloggers and readers have squared off on which company to boo or hiss. Read up and take our poll.
Microsoft taps Linux veteran to lead Novell interop lab, 06/11/07: Microsoft has appointed an executive to lead its controversial efforts to make its software more interoperable with Novell’s SUSE Linux.
Safari for Windows: Released and hacked in a day, 06/11/07: Apple is becoming a favorite target of security researchers these days. In April, there was the $10,000 CanSecWest hack a Mac contest, and on Monday there was the Safari Web browser. Or the public beta of Safari for Windows, anyway.
Beware of fake Microsoft security alerts, 06/08/07: With Microsoft’s monthly patch release expected on Tuesday, scammers are sending out fake security bulletins that attempt to install malicious software on victim’s computers.
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