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Microsoft Adding Remote Desktop Services Improvements to Windows Server 2012

Microsoft described what's to come with Remote Desktop Services (RDS) when Windows Server 2012 rolls out.

Amazon Web Services Extends Support for Microsoft Developers

Amazon's cloud services has now added options for Microsoft-focused developers that manage databases and applications.

PHP Scripting Flaws Leave Huge Number of Web Sites Open to Attack

Attackers have begun exploiting two separate flaws in the PHP scripting language found in a large majority of Web sites.

Microsoft Products Get 'Critical' RCE Fixes in May Security Patch

Microsoft's May security update arrived today with three bulletin items classified "critical" and four "important."

Seattle Judge Postpones Decision on Microsoft vs. Motorola Case

A judge in the U.S. District Court for Western Seattle today postponed a decision in a patent dispute between Microsoft and Motorola Mobility.

Microsoft To Charge for Media Center in Windows 8

Microsoft on Thursday further clarified the status of its Media Center consumer entertainment application in the forthcoming Windows 8 operating system.

Seagate CEO Appointed to Microsoft's Board

Microsoft on Thursday added to its board of directors, appointing Seagate President and CEO Stephen J. Luczo as a member.

'Critical' Office Fix To Highlight May Security Update

Microsoft's Patch Tuesday offering this month will feature three "critical" and four "important" bulletin items that will target 23 vulnerabilities.

Avionics Company Signs Microsoft exFAT Licensing Deal

Aspen Avionics Inc. signed a licensing agreement with Microsoft on its Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) technology, the companies announced today.

Microsoft Kills 'Windows Live' Brand

Microsoft plans to abandon its "Windows Live" nomenclature over the next few months as it prepares to roll out Windows 8.

Court Sides With Motorola, Enjoins Microsoft Product Sales in Germany

A German court today ruled in favor of Motorola Mobility Holdings in a legal dispute with Microsoft over video patents.

Wanova's Windows Desktop Virt Solution Bypasses VDA Licensing, Hypervisors

An executive at Wanova shared how desktop virtualization can be done using Windows Server 2008 R2 over a wide area network, while avoiding much of the usual licensing and storage headaches.

Skype Flaw Discloses IP Addresses

A security vulnerability in Skype could allow someone to identify a targeted user's IP address, according to a posted exploit on Pastebin.

Quest Rolls Out Options for Office 365 Migrations

Quest Software today described its migration solutions for organizations moving to Exchange Online and Office 365.

Microsoft Invests $300 Million in Barnes & Noble Subsidiary, Litigation Settled

Microsoft plans to invest $300 million in a Barnes & Noble subsidiary, the two companies jointly announced today.

Nokia Downgraded, Loses Handset Lead to Samsung

Nokia got its credit rating downgraded today, according to a report.

Microsoft Issues Update to Office for Mac 2011

Microsoft yesterday issued a new update for Office for Mac 2011 after some users had problems with their Service Pack 2 installations.

Microsoft Security Essentials 4.0 Available for Download

Microsoft on Tuesday released the latest version of its free antivirus software for Genuine versions of Windows 7, Vista and XP.

Microsoft Inks Deal With Pegatron Over Linux and Chrome Use

Microsoft has signed an intellectual property licensing deal with Pegatron Corp. over its use of Android and Chrome software technologies.

June 'Release Preview' for Windows 8 and Windows Server 2012 Announced

Microsoft announced yesterday that it plans to release another test version of Windows 8, called a "release preview," in the first week of June.

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