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Microsoft-Backed Consortium Still After Novell Patents
Microsoft, Apple, Oracle and EMC's consortium, CPTN Holdings, is apparently still intent on acquiring 882 Novell patents
Microsoft Patches Flaws But Still Works On IE Fix
In its first Patch Tuesday of the year, Microsoft has fixed three Windows bugs, one of which was rated critical
Microsoft Investigates WP7 ‘Phantom Data’ Reports
Microsoft is checking reports that some Windows Phone 7 handsets are sending 'phantom data'
Muglia Resignation Could Harm Microsoft Morale
The resignation of Bob Muglia, president of Microsoft's Server and Tools Business, signals ongoing executive shakeups, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Muglia Quits Microsoft As Brain Drain Continues
Microsoft Server and Tools Business President Bob Muglia will leave the company in the summer, in the wake of other executive departures
Improved App Performance Touted For Phone 7 Update
The forthcoming updates for Windows Phone 7 are said to include better app performance and other tweaks
Microsoft Patch Will Still Leave Issues Unaddressed
Microsoft only has three fixes for Windows flaws for Patch Tuesday while other security holes remain
Will Microsoft’s ‘iPad Killer’ Tablet Ever Appear?
Microsoft did not unveil a Windows tablet at CES, but the company is obviously thinking Windows on smaller form-factors, says Nicholas Kolakowski
Smartphones Excite eWEEK Readers’ Crystal Balls
Smartphone sales will exceed the world population, according to a poll of drunken eWEEK readers
Intel Demos Integrated Sandy Bridge Chip At CES
Intel CEO Paul Otellini claimed Sandy Bridge processors will account for one-third of the company's 2011 revenue
Nvidia Graphics On ARM Chips For PCs And Servers
Nvidia announced Project Denver at CES, the one-chip combination of ARM-design CPUs with Nvidia GPUs
Microsoft Announces New ARM-Based Windows At CES
Windows 8 will be available running on ARM, Microsoft said at the Consumer Electronics Show
Ballmer’s CES Keynote Touts Everything But Tablets
Microsoft CEO's keynote boosted Kinect, Windows Phone 7 and Windows 8 but tablets were a no-show
Lenovo Introduces Hybrid Laptop At CES
Lenovo has unveiled a hybrid laptop that runs both Android and Windows at the Consumer Electronics Show
British itablet Windows Device Finally Lands At CES
Despite the itablet name, AHX Global insists its enterprise device isn't an iPad competitor
HTC HD7 Windows Phone 7 Smartphone: Review
A useful and well-executed device, but will it fly off the shelves?
Windows Graphics Vulnerability Warning Issued
Microsoft issued a Windows advisory after exploit code went public. The vulnerability is not under attack.
Windows Phone Marketplace Prone To Security Breach
A proof of concept video has revealed some security problems with Microsoft's Windows Phone Marketplace
‘Highly Critical’ Microsoft ActiveX Security Bugs
Secunia Researchers have warned about critical ActiveX bugs but Microsoft is unaware of any exploits
Microsoft Develops Tablet-Focused Windows OS
Microsoft is reportedly working on a version of its Windows operating system that is geared towards tablets and smartphones
Nokia Rumours Persist As Phone 7 Sales Reach 1.5m
Microsoft claims 1.5 million unit shipments - but not to customers. Could Nokia be the key to unlock user sales?
Prototyping Lab For HTML5 Launched By Microsoft
Microsoft's HTML5 Labs allows developers to test new and evolving specs for inclusion in IE9 online
Microsoft Ends Office Anti-Piracy Programme
Microsoft has quietly pulled the plug on its Office Genuine Advantage programme, hinting at new anti-piracy measures on the way
Nokia Considers Windows Phone 7 OS For New Phones
Nokia is rumoured to be considering deploying Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 on its new smartphones
TfL Restores Real-Time Tube Data Feed
London commuters will soon get tube information direct to their mobile phones after TfL restored its data feed
Intel And Microsoft Hurt By Late Tablet Move, Analyst Warns
The Wintel alliance (Intel and Microsoft) are set to miss out on the tablet goldrush, at least initially, according to Goldman Sachs
Microsoft Readies Tablets And Windows 8 For CES
Microsoft is reportedly readying Windows 7 tablets from Samsung and Dell, and maybe a preview of Windows 8 for January's CES show
Microsoft To End Year With Massive Security Update
Microsoft is gearing up to end the year with a huge Patch Tuesday update that will plug 40 security vulnerabilities
CESG Advises Government Upgrade To Windows 7
A branch of the security services has advised the government to upgrade to Windows 7