Founder extends goodwill gesture in hopes of promoting use of genuine versions of Windows software.
- By The Associated Press
- 04/11/2006
NetLib releases data encryption software for SQL Server backup tapes.
In an effort to boost the level of data security on portable computers, cell phones and other gadgets, IBM Corp. is unveiling a method for injecting encryption capabilities into the heart of the machines' circuitry.
- By The Associated Press
- 04/09/2006
LAS VEGAS -- Wojtek Felendzer held a mobile phone to his ear as he walked across the room, the call automatically switching behind the scenes from a Wi-Fi wireless hotspot to the regular cellular network.
- By The Associated Press
- 04/09/2006
The Norwegian government on Friday said it will step up use of open-source software to reduce its dependency on computer giants like Microsoft.
- By The Associated Press
- 04/09/2006
Claims tighter security with new encryption chip
- By The Associated Press
- 04/09/2006
From the business wires this week: a NFS server, network and computer monitoring tools, an asset discovery solution, and more.
As PC growth increases, consumers and environmental groups demand manufacturers do more to properly dispose of resulting, rising e-waste.
- By The Associated Press
- 04/06/2006
Microsoft will begin beta testing Speech Server 2007, the latest version of its interactive voice response platform for call centers, in May and plans final release before the end of the year.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 04/06/2006
Microsoft plans to release at least five security bulletins next Tuesday in its monthly patching cycle. One of the bulletins will address a high-profile Internet Explorer vulnerability.
- By Scott Bekker
- 04/06/2006
Xbox tries to make headway by growing to 80 game titles, as Sony Playstation 3 is delayed.
- By The Associated Press
- 04/06/2006
Microsoft gave customers a status check on a range of SQL Server-oriented plans on Thursday, including the intention to ship the long-awaited database mirroring technology for SQL Server 2005 this month.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 04/06/2006
There are now more than 80 million web sites on the Internet, double the number three years ago, according to the latest survey of the Web by Internet research firm Netcraft.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 04/06/2006
Data leaks, file sharing among top reasons companies cite for increased monitoring of PC activities.
- By The Associated Press
- 04/06/2006
Microsoft Corp.'s MSN search engine stopped working for about four hours Thursday.
- By The Associated Press
- 04/06/2006
Shares in Apple Computer Inc. surged Wednesday after the computer maker unveiled software to help owners of its new Intel-based Macs run not only its own operating system but also Microsoft Corp.'s rival Windows XP system.
- By The Associated Press
- 04/05/2006
Microsoft is introducing two new wireless desktop mice, one optical and one laser, and has updated its best selling optical mouse, too.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 04/05/2006
Verizon Communications Inc. is proposing refunds to Internet customers who found legitimate e-mail from friends and businesses blocked by the company's spam filters, according to a proposed class-action lawsuit settlement.
- By The Associated Press
- 04/05/2006
Company beta tests new software that bypasses kludgy emulation software and allows installation of Windows XP directly onto Intel-based Macs.
- By The Associated Press
- 04/05/2006
Microsoft announced this week the availability of Windows Storage Server 2003 Release 2, the second iteration of its dedicated file and print server, right on schedule.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 04/05/2006