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Windows Phone 7 Sales Peek Offered By Analyst
Windows Phone has sold just 1.4 million units in its first year of release, according to one analyst
Microsoft Adopts Apache Hadoop For Data Analytics
Open source Apache Hadoop to become Microsoft's Windows Azure and Server big data analyser
Microsoft Defends Windows 8 Start Screen
Microsoft has responsed to user gripes about the use of the tile-centric Start screen in Windows 8
Microsoft Exec Hits Out At Apple iPhone 4S
Windows Phone President Andy Lees has criticised the 'lack of choice' with Apple's iPhone 4S
HP PC Fate To Be Decided This Month
CEO Meg Whitman reportedly will make a decision this month about HP's £26bn PC business
EU To Give Green Light For Microsoft-Skype Takeover
The European Commission is to give its approval for Microsoft to buy VoIP service provider Skype
Microsoft Windows 8 Pre-Beta: Review
The pre-beta of Windows 8 shows off a new UI and design features but otherwise looks familiar
Microsoft .NET Skills In Short Supply
A survey has found a significant shortage of developers working on Microsoft's .NET technology
Nokia’s Elop Expects WP7 Handset By Christmas
Nokia's boss Stephen Elop expects Nokia handsets running Windows Phone 7 to launch before Christmas
Ballmer’s Bonus Suffers As Windows Phone 7 Stalls
Ongoing concerns at Microsoft's mobile and tablet options has led to another 'modest' bonus for Steve Ballmer
Nokia’s First WP7 Handset Dubbed Sea Ray
Nokia's first handset to run Windows Phone 7 could be named Searay (or Sea Ray) and Sabre
Fuming Google Accuses Microsoft Of Extortion
Google has hit back against Microsoft after it signed a licensing deal with Samsung over Android
Microsoft Looks To Air Travel With Bing Airport Maps
Microsoft has upgraded its Bing Maps feature to include detailed airport maps for air travellers
Win 8 To Sync User Settings Across Multiple Devices
Windows 8 is to utilise Windows Live ID in order to sync user settings across multiple devices
Microsoft Explains Windows 8 Secure Boot
Microsoft is providing more details about Windows 8 security measures including its secure boot option
Microsoft Windows Server 8 Preview: Review
The preview of Windows Server 8 takes on VMware's virtualisation, and boosts support for networks and management
Microsoft Cranks Up Windows Phone ‘Mango’ Update
Much anticipated Mango update will be available within the next week or two, tweets a Microsoft executive
Analyst Touts WP7 Threat To Android Crowd
Windows Phone 7 could threaten Android’s smartphone crown, at least according to NPD Group
Microsoft Promises Windows 8 Boot Up Overhaul
A Microsoft executive has stated it is bringing the PC boot experience of Windows 8 into the 21st century
Ultrabook Partners Look For Cut In Intel Chip Prices
Acer and Compal say again it will be difficult price ultrabooks under $1,000 unless Intel cuts chip prices
Casio Coughs Up Microsoft Fee Over Linux Use
Microsoft’s licensing campaign continues with Casio Computing the latest to sign a deal for using Linux
Could Windows 8 Be The OS We’re Looking For?
Microsoft reckons the tech landscape has changed in the last few years, and Windows 8 will serve its needs. Let's see, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Cisco Plans Virtual Networking For Microsoft Hyper-V
Cisco will provide data centre packages that will control Microsoft Windows Server 8 virtual environments
Michael Dell Rejects Apple’s “Post-PC” Vision
Michael Dell has labelled the Steve Jobs vision of a “Post-PC” world as ‘complete nonsense’
Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 Debuts At Build
Windows Azure Toolkit for Windows 8 allows developers to link into Azure's cloud compute and storage APIs
Microsoft CEO Still Optimistic About Windows Phone
Steve Ballmer told analysts of his continuing faith in Windows Phone's prospects, despite poor sales
Windows 8 Metro Browser Will Not Use Plug-Ins
Microsoft's Metro-style Internet Explorer 10 for Windows 8 will be plug-in-free – a worry for Adobe Flash
IT Pros And Power Users Control Fate Of Windows 8
Windows 8 previews have centred on the tablet aspects, but victory depends on convincing IT pros and power users, says Nicholas Kolakowski
MS Build Bills Tools, Windows Server 8 And Cloud
Microsoft Build conference featured preview Visual Studio 2011, Windows Server 8 and Team Foundation cloud