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Jobs Unveils Mac Intel Desktops, Mocks Vista

Apple Computer Inc. completed its switch to Intel Corp. microprocessors and previewed its next-generation operating system Monday, shifting attention -- for the moment -- from the company's troubles surrounding the mishandling of stock options.

Lenovo Expands Use of AMD Chips

In another sign of the inroads Advanced Micro Devices Inc. is making against rival Intel Corp., No. 3 computer maker Lenovo Group Ltd. is rolling out a new line of desktop PCs with AMD chips.

Speech Added to Office Communications Server

Microsoft announced this week at the SpeechTEK 2006 conference in New York that it will integrate the full capabilities of its Speech Server 2007 into Office Communications Server 2007.

Microsoft Starts Beta of Virtual Machine Manager

Microsoft has begun beta testing its upcoming Systems Center Virtual Machine Manager on schedule, the company disclosed this week.

LogMeIn Acquires Applied Networking

In hopes of complimenting its suite of remote access and support services, LogMeIn has purchased Applied Networking, Inc., a small developer of “instant” virtual private networking (VPN) services.

Microsoft To Release 12 Patches Tuesday

Microsoft will be releasing 12 patches for Windows and Office this coming Tuesday as part of its monthly 'Patch Tuesday' cycle.

Microsoft's Piracy Check Draws Complaints, Lawsuits

When Microsoft Corp. said it planned to begin checking for pirated copies of its Windows operating system using the method it set up to send people security fixes, even some of the company's traditional critics could sympathize.

Consortium Launches IT Service Modeling Spec

A group of industry leaders this week announced a new draft specification aimed at simplifying IT administration across heterogeneous networked environments.

Microsoft Reveals Additions to Windows Server 2003 SP2

Microsoft has started revealing more details about new features that will arrive with its upcoming Service Pack 2 for Windows Server 2003.

Microsoft Invites Hackers to Test Vista

After suffering embarrassing security exploits over the past several years, Microsoft Corp. is trying a new tactic: inviting some of the world's best-known computer experts to try to poke holes in Vista, the next generation of its Windows operating system.

Researchers: ‘Systemic' Wireless Vulnerability Affects Macs, PCs

Some computers with wireless Internet capabilities are vulnerable to attacks that could expose passwords, bank account details and other sensitive information even if the machines aren't actually online, researchers said in Las Vegas Wednesday.

IBM Expands Lineup of AMD-Based Servers

International Business Machines Corp. picked one of the hottest days of the year, when many Americans are living with the threat of power outages, to unveil a line of computer servers that are designed to consume less juice than comparable machines.

St. Bernard Software Wants Bigger Bite of Security Mart

An unusual merger is adding loads of cash to St. Bernard Software's coffer, which will be used to build new products and buy up security vendors, said company CEO John Jones in an interview this week.

Microsoft's New Voice Recognition Software Suffers Public Glitch

Microsoft Corp. was hoping new voice-recognition software would impress an auditorium full of financial analysts, but a glitch turned the demonstration into a bit of an embarrassment.

AOL Content, E-Mail Now Free

Taking its most expansive efforts yet to deal with its long, steady decline in subscribers, AOL is giving away e-mail accounts along with software previously available only to customers who paid as much as $26 a month.

Get Yer Red-Hot Compute Cluster Servers Right Here

As expected, Microsoft announced this week customer availability of its first entry into high-performance computing circles.

Microsoft: Norwegian Reporter Faked Gates Interview

Microsoft Corp. said Wednesday a Norwegian journalist fabricated an interview with Bill Gates.

Microsoft Reorg Continues

Microsoft continued its management reorganization this week as it moved to realign responsibilities within its operating systems group to reflect newly minted Chief Software Architect Ray Ozzie's growing influence.

Fiber Optic Contractor Pleads Guilty to Defrauding Gov't

A military contractor that manufactures fiber optic connectors for Army communication systems and Patriot missile launchers pleaded guilty to federal fraud charges Wednesday, admitting it submitted falsified product tests to the Defense Department.

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