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Microsoft Issues SQL Server 2012 Release Candidate

The release candidate (RC) version of SQL Server 2012 is now available for download and testing.

Energy Department Plugs In 100-GB Ethernet Network

With the launch of a national 100 gigabit/sec Ethernet network the Energy Department has just increased the capacity of its scientific data networks.

Windows 8 Will Decrease Patch Restarts

Windows 8 will arrive with a promise to minimize the amount of mandatory restarts needed after the installation of monthly and out-of-band Windows updates.

Market Share for Windows Phone Drops 0.1 Percentage Point

While Microsoft's Windows Phone continues to shed market share points, the amount of loss has shrunk.

Mary Jo Foley Grilled on 'Future of IT' at Canadian Border

Veteran Microsoft reporter Mary Jo Foley was recently questioned by Canadian border guards about "the future of IT."

Microsoft Shareholder Meeting Ends With Ballmer's Windows 8 Quip

Microsoft announced voting results from shareholders today at its annual meeting.

Study Finds Growing Developer Interest in Windows Phone 7

Interest in developing for Windows Phone 7 is on the rise, according to a survey conducted by IDC and Appcelerator.

Microsoft Outlines Next-Gen Windows Embedded Roadmap

Microsoft today announced some roadmap changes to come for its next-generation Windows Embedded operating system product line.

Online Privacy Tools Found Difficult To Use

An academic study found that various tools designed to provide users with online privacy protections, including Microsoft's, were too difficult to use.

Microsoft Releases System Center Operations Manager 2012 RC

Microsoft today rolled out a release candidate version of its System Center Operations Manager 2012 solution.

Microsoft, AOL and Yahoo Ink Display Ad Deal

Microsoft, AOL and Yahoo are collaborating on Web-based display ads by cross-selling their inventories.

FBI Shuts Down $14 Million Malware Ring

U.S. federal authorities have taken down a malware operation that has been responsible for infecting millions of computers worldwide. 

Adobe Restructures, Cuts Jobs, Kills Mobile Flash

Adobe this week announced a financial restructuring, a 750-worker jobs cut and the phase out its browser-based Flash Player for mobile devices.

Samsung Exec Joining Windows Phone Team

A Samsung executive swapped employers and is slated to work for Microsoft on the Windows Phone team.

Microsoft: Cloud 'Much Smaller' Than Server Business

An executive at Microsoft's Server and Tools Division offered some perspectives on Microsoft's cloud vision on Monday.

Duqu Workaround Causing Graphics Driver Error

A workaround released by Microsoft to block a vulnerability that could lead to the Duqu worm installing itself is causing issues with graphics driver managing font displays.

4 Security Bulletins Released by Microsoft in Light November Update

Microsoft released its security update for November today with only four bulletins -- one item deemed "critical," two "important" and one "moderate."

Microsoft's SBS Essentials 2011 Bundled with Entry-Level Server by Dell

A bundle targeted at small businesses that includes an entry-level PowerEdge system with Microsoft's Small Business Server (SBS) Essentials 2011 was launched on Friday by Dell.

Samsung Devices Featuring Windows Phone 7.5 On Sale in US

Microsoft and AT&T announced the immediate availability of Windows Phone 7.5-based Samsung devices at a launch event in New York City.

Microsoft Unveils SQL Server 2012 Licensing and Pricing

Microsoft rolled out a description of its SQL Server 2012 licensing model on Thursday.

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