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Researchers Warn Of Microsoft Virtual PC Flaw
Researchers at Core Security Technologies are warning of a vulnerability affecting versions of Microsoft's Virtual PC software that can be used to bypass several Windows security mechanisms
Salesforce.com Follows Twitter Trend With Chatter
Salesforce Chatter preview promises to make social networking features available for developers to build enterprise social apps
Microsoft Previews IE9 With HTML5 And SVG Support
Microsoft has previewed its Internet Explorer 9, the next version of its browser, which promises to be more interoperable than ever
No Backwards-Compatibility For Windows Phone 7
Microsoft claims its Windows Phone 7 Series was developed under time pressure, curtailing its compatibility with Windows Mobile 6.x apps
Microsoft to Ship Silverlight Analytics Framework
The software giant is slated to announce the Silverlight Analytics Framework rivalling Adobe’s Omniture acquisition at its MIX10 conference
Microsoft Unified Comms Appliance Hits the UK
UC Expo: A single appliance designed to replace phones and other comms systems with Microsoft software has launched in the UK
Intel Debuts ‘Gulftown’ Six-Core CPU For Consumers
Intel has shown off its first six-core PC processor aimed at consumers, codenamed ‘Gulftown,’ at the Game Developers Conference
AMD Dual-Core Processors Debut In MSI Wind Laptops
MSI is introducing two new Wind netbooks, replacing a previous 12-inch version with two models pairing dual-core AMD processors with Bluetooth - a first for the Wind lineup
Fasthosts Debuts Virtual Server Range
Fasthosts targets UK firms’ growing appetites for virtual server solutions, featuring Hyper-V technology and customisable RAM, CPU and disk space
Cloud Storage Provider Upgrades Backup Capabilities
SOS expands functionality of its Universal Backup solution, including unlimited versioning, archiving and global roaming access
Codeplex Foundation Adds Execs To Its Board
The CodePlex Foundation adds open-source luminaries and Microsoft techies to its permanent Board of Directors
Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 Series Could Prove Consumer Draw
Microsoft could attract consumers to its Windows Phone 7 Series, once the new smartphone OS is released later in 2010, according to Microsoft briefed analyst
Dell Powers New Laptops, Workstations With Latest Intel Chips
New lineup of Dell Vostro laptops feature Intel Core i7 processors and high-end M4500 workstation is first to combine Nvidia Quadro graphics
Microsoft Office 2010 Will Launch in May
Microsoft will release the full version of Office 2010 this May, around a month before its release to consumers
Apple-HTC Lawsuit Could Hit Windows 7 Mobile
Microsoft has the potential to be affected by Apple's patent-infringement lawsuit against HTC, an analyst suggested to eWEEK
Small Browser Makers Petition EU Over Ballot
A consortium of smaller Web browser makers are petitioning the European Commission for a better deal in Microsoft's Web browser choice screen
Why Microsoft Can’t Afford To Let Novell Die
Make no mistake - The hedge fund offer for Novell could effectively mean the end of the company. And Microsoft could suffer the worst, says Peter Judge
Microsoft Patch Tuesday To Offer Office Fixes
Microsoft is planning two security updates for Patch Tuesday to address eight vulnerabilities, and reminded users it is terminating support for some versions of Windows in the coming months
Ballmer Commits Microsoft To The Cloud
Microsoft is betting its business on the cloud after CEO Steve Ballmer announced 'We're All In', and suggested the company’s strategy moving forward will be cloud-based
Microsoft Shouldn’t Buy Twitter
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer has raised the possibility of acquiring Twitter more than once, but would the benefits outweigh the difficulties? Nicholas Kolakowski says no.
Microsoft Boss Discusses Google Anti-trust Complaints
Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer used an onstage talk at the Search Marketing Expo in Santa Clara to discuss Microsoft’s market progress against Google,
Windows 7 Sales Hit By Delayed Business Refresh
Microsoft Chief Financial Officer Peter Klein reports that Windows 7 has sold 90 million copies since its release in October 2009
Microsoft Warns Of Zero-Day Flaw For Old Windows Machines
Microsoft has issued a security advisory after warning of a security hole caused by an unpatched zero-day flaw on older Windows machines
Microsoft Dodges Questions Over Future Of Windows Mobile 6.x
Microsoft declined to confirm reports that smartphones running Windows Mobile 6.x will not be upgradable to Windows Phone 7 Series
Microsoft To Offer Windows Browser Choice
Microsoft is to start offering Windows users a ballot box in which they can choose their default browser, following a ruling by the EC
Microsoft Unveils Windows MultiPoint Server 2010
Microsoft has launched its Windows MultiPoint Server 2010, enabling multiple users to operate independently in a Windows environment while linked to a single host system
Amazon Makes Pay-Out To Microsoft Over Linux Patents
The agreement is seen by commentators as another example of Microsoft applying pressure over patents it claims are violated by open source software
EU and DOJ Clear Micorosoft’s Yahoo Deal
Google will get more competition, now Microsoft and Yahoo's search agreement has been approved by both the US Department of Justice and the European Commission
Microsoft Refuses To Confirm ‘Windows Phone Classic’ Rumour
Despite it being mentioned in a blog interview, Microsoft has refused to confirm rumours that Windows Mobile 6.x will be rebranded as Windows Phone Classic