It's been almost three years since Microsoft threw down the gauntlet by claiming that open source and Linux software infringed on 235 of the company's patents.
- By Mary Jo Foley
- 04/01/2010
Recently I asked about the Ribbon interface -- which is now 3 years old -- and 30 of you responded. You'd think that after three years on the market, IT would be used to the Ribbon. Nothing doing.
Welcome to Redmond magazine's newest column, directed at IT decision makers and influencers.
Windows Insider has returned to Redmond -- and it feels good to be home!
- By Greg Shields
- 04/01/2010
If you've been using Windows PowerShell for a while, hopefully you've discovered how much it can help in day-to-day administration, as well as how easy it is to use.
- By Jeffery Hicks
- 04/01/2010
The Jericho Forum proposes security vendors self-assess and certify their security capabilities. Plus: Microsoft might release IE off-cycle update; Koobface shows itself, again.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 03/16/2010
The debate continues over an Internet taxation framework. Plus: Report on IE and Firefox bug issues; Small number of Microsoft patches for March.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 03/09/2010
The annual security conference revisits some familiar topics. Plus, Microsoft issues IE-centric security advisory; educating enterprises about Windows 7 security.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 03/02/2010
You might love these new days of social networks and electronic everything, but don't forget the pioneers.
Technology -- can't live with it, can't reveal the minutest details of your life in 140 characters or less without it.
- By Readers of Redmond magazine
- 03/01/2010
Joern uncovers an obscure AD behavior while configuring ActiveSync for a user with an iPhone on an Exchange 2010 server.
- By Joern Wettern
- 03/01/2010
It's looking more and more like there's a battle between the Windows Presentation Foundation team and the Silverlight team -- and Silverlight is winning.
- By Mary Jo Foley
- 03/01/2010
Quest Software's PowerGUI tool makes it possible to have both Windows PowerShell and a comfortable graphical interface.
- By Jeffery Hicks
- 03/01/2010
Tips and tricks to help you get the most out of your SharePoint installation.
When the same bugs keep cropping up, what's an application developer to do? Plus: Microsoft opens up about rootkit problem; ranking patch priorities; more.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/23/2010
Plus: browsers are a prime target in the "hacker Olympics"; the government simulates a cyberattack via "Shockwave."
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/16/2010
Microsoft is set to unload 13 patches this month. Plus: support clock is ticking for some Microsoft products; Adobe apologizes for old bug.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/09/2010
Plus: Google phases out IE 6 support; Azure shines spotlight on cloud computing security.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/02/2010
According to readers, rumors of old media's death have been wildly exaggerated.
- By Readers of Redmond magazine
- 02/01/2010
Microsoft's detractors may have softened their views a bit over the last few years, but there's still no shortage of haters. Especially on the Internet.