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It's time to finally drop Internet Explorer 6 12/03/2010 10:23:00
Exploit code is now online for the latest zero-day affecting IE, highlighting how important it is to upgrade off of IE6
A security researcher has published exploit code for the latest Internet Explorer zero-day flaw on the Web and Microsoft is warning that more attacks against the unpatched vulnerability can be expected in-the-wild. One thing seems to be more apparent with each passing Internet Explorer (IE) vulnerability: its time to upgrade the Web browser.
Microsoft tries to lure NetSuite users with new deal 12/03/2010 07:31:00
US customers can get up to an $850 credit for each user who switches to Dynamics
Microsoft is offering financial enticements to customers of on-demand ERP (enterprise resource planning) vendor NetSuite to switch over to Microsoft's Dynamics family of business applications.
Hackers exploit latest IE zero-day with drive-by attacks 11/03/2010 06:26:00
Researchers expect attacks to explode once exploit code goes public
Hackers are exploiting the just-disclosed unpatched bug in Internet Explorer (IE) to launch drive-by attacks from malicious Web sites, security researchers said today.
Microsoft researcher wins Turing Award 10/03/2010 07:51:00
This year's ACM Turning Award goes to Charles Thacker, inventor of the modern PC
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) has awarded the 2009 A.M. Turing Award to Charles P. Thacker, for his work in pioneering the networked personal computer.
Microsoft warns of new IE bug; attacks under way 10/03/2010 06:27:00
It's the second zero-day vulnerability in the last 60 days
Microsoft today warned of a critical vulnerability in Internet Explorer that is already being exploited by hackers, the second such admission in the last two months.
Microsoft changes EU browser ballot shuffling 09/03/2010 08:14:00
Critic gives the new randomization algorithm passing grade
Responding to reports last week that its European ballot screen was not truly randomizing the positions of the top five browsers, Microsoft today said it has changed the algorithm that shuffles the spots.
Report: Microsoft moves up Windows 7 SP1 release date 09/03/2010 08:03:00
Analyst argues that Microsoft should delay SP1 to maintain momentum of fast-selling OS
Even though Microsoft has dropped a plan to wait nearly two years after Windows 7's launch to issue a first service pack, it won't deliver the update before the fourth quarter of this year, a site that has accurately predicted past Windows timetables said today.
EC antitrust probe is latest clash in Google-Microsoft war 09/03/2010 06:26:00
The EC has launched a case based on complaints from two companies connected to Microsoft.
The European Commission's decision to launch an antitrust investigation into Google Inc's activities has intensified that company's already heated competition with Microsoft Corp.
Microsoft Office 2010 technology guarantee: FAQ 09/03/2010 04:54:00
Here's the deal for upgrading from Office 2007 to Office 2010 when it ships this spring.
Thinking about purchasing Microsoft Office, but you want to wait until Office 2010 comes out of beta? Don't bother; just pick up a copy of Office 2007 between now and September 30, and you'll be eligible to get a free upgrade to Office 2010, thanks to Microsoft's Technology Guarantee Program.
Microsoft pulls plug on business server package 06/03/2010 08:23:00
Cloud computing kills a Microsoft small-business server bundle
Microsoft will discontinue development of Windows Essential Business Server as of June 30, the company announced via a blog.
Microsoft will launch Office 2010 May 12 06/03/2010 07:30:00
Also unveils free upgrade program that runs until September 30
Microsoft will officially launch Office 2010 to businesses at an event slated for May 12.
Top 10 features that Apple stole from Windows 05/03/2010 15:23:00
In the battle between Mac OS X and Windows, here's a reminder of where Microsoft supplied the innovation first
Steve Jobs once said that Microsoft stole Windows from Apple, but there has been plenty of idea snatching on both sides over the years. Windows 7 and Mac OS X 10.6 Snow Leopard each contain features that originated in the other OS. Some features were stolen so long ago that they've become part of the computing landscape, and it's difficult to remember who invented what. Here we give credit to Microsoft where credit is due.
Microsoft's Ballmer: 'For the cloud, we're all in' 05/03/2010 08:58:00
Five key reasons drive Microsoft's confidence in cloud computing
Microsoft is betting the cloud will deliver it and its customers the most opportunities for innovation and development. And according to CEO Steve Ballmer, five key reasons are driving the company's confidence in - and technology strategy for - cloud computing in the coming years.
Microsoft plans to patch 8 Windows, Office bugs next week 05/03/2010 08:03:00
No fix slated for last year's Windows 7 SMB flaw, or this month's F1 issue
Microsoft has announced it will ship two security updates on Tuesday to patch eight vulnerabilities in Windows and Office.
Microsoft to spend $9.5 billion on research in 2010 05/03/2010 06:44:00
The company says it spends more than any other on research and development
Microsoft plans to spend $9.5 billion on research and development this year, which a senior executive said Thursday is more than any competitor.