Father of the spreadsheet, Dan Bricklin, talks about Microsoft, open source and his latest venture.
- By Michael Desmond and Ed Scannell
- 12/05/2006
Microsoft Research teams with top scientists to tackle the world's most pressing problems -- and it could turn conventional computing on its head in the process.
The virtualization locomotive just keeps on coming, and Microsoft has laid new tracks for its licensing.
- By Greg Shields and Steve Kaplan
- 12/01/2006
According to Virtutech, today's technology only scratches the surface of what system virtualization offers IT professionals.
- By Peter Varhol
- 12/01/2006
Finding the right tool for the job can be difficult and finding it for free next to impossible. But standing next to impossible is the Redmond Free Top 25. We think it can make your search a lot easier.
- By Greg Shields
- 12/01/2006
Readers say VMware's desktop virtualization tool, although pricier than Microsoft's free Virtual PC, is definitely worth the money.
- By Joanne Cummings
- 12/01/2006
A focus on application connectivity has put NetManage in the right place at the right time.
- By Peter Varhol
- 12/01/2006
The pieces are out there, but fitting them together has proven a long and confusing process.
- By Carolyn April and Ed Scannell
- 12/01/2006
IP version 6 is poised to revolutionize networking. Here's why you should care and what you need to do to get ready.
As Burgum steps down and Nadella steps up, Microsoft continues its mid-market roll.
Jumping ship from a career as a systems admin to that of an IT consultant can be stressful but ultimately rewarding. Some Redmond readers tell their tales of wonder and woe.
- By Greg Shields
- 11/01/2006
Virtual PC may be free, but its lack of key features makes its more expensive competitor increasingly attractive.
- By Joanne Cummings
- 11/01/2006
Microsoft is pushing Dynamics as one-stop shopping for midsize companies seeking ERP, and as an add-on and integration tool for large enterprises. Should you push for Dynamics in your shop?
Itching to deploy Microsoft's powerful new SharePoint portal server technology? Better know what you're getting yourself into first.
Spying, blackmailing and thievery -- are there criminals in your IT shop?
The new Server Core is a stripped-down, rock-solid version of Longhorn.
Now that it's free and has "official" Linux support, users find Virtual Server 2005 R2 a more compelling option.
- By Joanne Cummings
- 10/01/2006
Get a grip on your networked assets with the right asset management tool.
- By Danielle Ruest and Nelson Ruest
- 09/01/2006
We put these rivals' tools to the test in a win, lose or draw contest. The overall winner just might surprise you.
- By Michael Desmond
- 09/01/2006
With Novell emerging as a Linux powerhouse, CEO Ron Hovsepian sets his sites on Microsoft.