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Internet Explorer Loses Overall Worldwide Market Share, Gains on Windows 7

Continuing a 2011 trend of decreasing market share, Microsoft's Internet Explorer, while still leading the pack, fell to 54.39 percent of all desktop Internet users.

Steve Jobs: 1955 - 2011

Apple announced Wednesday afternoon that Steve Jobs has passed away.

Data Model Takes Some Guesswork Out of Cyber Security

A team at the National Institute of Standards and Technology have come up with a new mapping procedure to quantify cyber threats.

Federal Cyber Incidents Increased 650 Percent Over Five Years

The Government Accountability Office has released a report showing that security incidents at 24 federal agencies have increased 650 percent during the last five years.

Survey: SharePoint Meeting IT and Business Needs

SharePoint largely has been meeting IT and business management expectations in organizations, according to a new survey by Forrester Research.

SPC 11 Keynote: Microsoft 'Investing Big' in SharePoint, SharePoint Online

Microsoft opened Day 1 of its SharePoint 2011 conference taking place in Anaheim, Calif. this week by talking about the what's coming next -- including a "major update" for SharePoint Online.

Report: Closer Bond Between IT and Facilities Needed in Data Center Management

According to an IDC white page, data cent managers should deploy infrastructure management software that ties together the IT and facilities factors for a smoother operation.

Freebie Friday 9/30: Application Compatibility Checker, Get Windows Phone 7.5 Now, More

Welcome to another edition of Freebie Friday

NIST Issues Wireless LAN Security Recommendations

Wireless LANs lag on security compared with wired networks, the National Institute of Standards and Technology advises, in a new Guide.

Study: SharePoint Costs High Due to Inadequate Skills

The use of Microsoft SharePoint is growing, but maintenance costs can be high especially given the lack of trained personnel, according to an industry study.

Samsung and Microsoft Pen Android Patent Deal

Samsung can use Google's Android OS in its mobile devices thanks to an intellectual property agreement signed between the device manufacturer and Microsoft.

Windows Server Hyper-V Coming to OpenNebula

Microsoft is collaborating with team members of the OpenNebula project to add Windows Server Hyper-V support.

$199 Kindle Fire Tablet Announced by Amazon

Amazon announced today in New York that its Kindle Fire tablet will ship Nov. 15 for $199.

Windows Phone 7.5 'Mango' Worldwide Releases Start Today

Windows Phone 7.5, code-named "Mango," is now being distributed worldwide by mobile service providers, Microsoft announced today.

Microsoft Releases New Security Advisory for SSL/TLS Flaw

Microsoft released Security Advisory 2588513 yesterday, which advises users of the threat of attack caused by a flaw in the Secure Socket Layer (SSL) 3.0 and Transport Layer Security (TLS) 1.0.

Microsoft Rolling Out Cloud-Based IDs for Windows 8

Microsoft this month described how Windows Live will be used as a key element for its codenamed "Windows 8" OS.

New Net Neutrality Rules Published, Goes Live November 20

Final rules have been adopted and published for the Federal Communications Commission Net Neutrality policy, which goes into effect Nov. 20.

Windows 8 Dual Boot Possible If 'Secure Boot' Disabled

Microsoft addressed a claim that Windows 8 will not allow Linux operating systems to coexist in a dual-boot configuration on PCs.

Analysts Outline Windows 8 Roadmap

The Directions on Microsoft consultancy team Thursday highlighted "Windows 8" and "Windows Server 8" roadmap changes from Microsoft's Build event last week.

Microsoft Hands Rustock Case to FBI

Six months after Microsoft, in conjunction with local and federal law enforcement, began targeting the Rustock spybot network, it is now handing its case and evidence to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

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