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Microsoft contests reports of new Office flaws, 04/11/07
Microsoft is disputing reports of new three flaws in its Office software while also taking issue in how the alleged flaws were disclosed, the company said Wednesday.
Microsoft investigates reports of new Office flaws, 04/11/07
Security experts have discovered more vulnerabilities in Microsoft Word and other software, although hackers do not appear to be exploiting them yet. The flaws have been reported just as Microsoft releases its latest round of security patches.
Microsoft issues four critical patches, including one for Vista, 04/10/07
Microsoft Tuesday released five patches — four of them rated critical — as part of its monthly security update cycle. One of the patches affects Windows Vista.
Microsoft: Vista Capable site description unchanged, 04/10/07
Despite reports to the contrary, Microsoft Tuesday said it has not changed wording at its Web site to explain more clearly how hardware with a “Windows Vista Capable” label will perform when running the OS, in light of a class-action lawsuit filed against the vendor last week.
Microsoft says no acquisitions planned in ERP area, 04/10/07
Microsoft, with its hands full integrating its Dynamics ERP line, does not plan to acquire any of the smaller vendors competing with the software giant in the midmarket area, a senior executive said.
Over 2,000 sites now exploit .ani security flaw, 04/10/07
More than 2,000 unique Web sites have been rigged to exploit the animated cursor security flaw in Microsoft’s software, according to security vendor Websense.
Opinion: Microsoft’s mobile strategy set to pay off, 04/10/07
The biggest news from the recent CTIA Wireless 2007 show: After years of mostly talking about mobile applications and content, the industry is finally acting. And, lo and behold, Microsoft is positioned to cash in.
Windows phone users get new data access option, 04/06/07
A software start-up has launched an application that manages XML-based data access forms created in Microsoft Office and wirelessly distributes them to any Windows-based enterprise smartphone or other handheld.
Microsoft changes tune on selling DRM-free songs, 04/06/07
Following digital music pioneer Apple’s lead yet again, Microsoft said this week it will soon sell digital music online without digital rights management protection
