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Hounded by EU, Microsoft to License Part of Source Code

Microsoft announced Wednesday that it would license source code in the Windows Server operating system, in order to comply with a 2004 ruling from European Union regulators.

Microsoft Previews 'Sparkle' and 'Acrylic'

Microsoft has released Community Technology Previews (CTP) of two tools it is readying to help Web page and Windows applications designers more easily perform those tasks.

Partner Watch, Jan. 23

E-learning solution provider IntraLearn attains Front Runner status.

Windows Blackcomb Re(code)named Vienna

Microsoft confirmed Friday that it has changed the codename for the next version of Windows beyond Vista, though it revealed little else.

Windows XP SP3 Slips to 2007

Microsoft has quietly moved the delivery date of the next service pack for Windows XP to the second half of next year.

IT Weekly Roundup, Jan. 20

From the business wires: SQL Server 2005-based e-learning solution provider gets Front Runner status, free CompTIA A+ study guides and more.

DirectoryLockdown 4.0 for Active Directory Ships

NetPro Computing announced it is shipping a major upgrade to its distributed services management product for Active Directory.

Microsoft Acquires Portfolio Management Firm

In a little-noticed move that promises to change the landscape for project portfolio management software vendors and consultants, Microsoft announced Thursday it has completed its acquisition of New York-based UMT.

Microsoft Ships Customer Care Framework 2005

Microsoft announced late Wednesday that it is shipping the latest version of its software solution for customer service centers.

Seagate Ships Notebook Drive with Big Storage

Seagate Technology says it is shipping the first 2.5-inch notebook PC hard drive built on perpendicular recording technology, producing drives that can contain up to 160GB of storage.

Corel to Ship Updated Graphics Suite

Corel announced this week that it will ship the latest release of its graphics bundle in February.

Microsoft Ships New WinFX Preview – Issues 'Go Live' Licenses

Microsoft released to developers a previously promised community technology preview – or CTP – for a set of key technologies coming in Windows Vista.

What Will Windows Vista Sound Like? Ask Robert Fripp

Who said that only Apple does cool things? Microsoft recently had King Crimson co-founder Robert Fripp over to Microsoft Studios a few blocks from the company’s Redmond, Wash. campus, to record some sounds that may well end up being the startup music when you boot Windows Vista.

Microsoft Readies Lotus Migration Tools

Microsoft is rolling out new and updated tools to help customers migrate their Lotus Notes and Domino applications to its own collaboration platform based on Office and its SharePoint Services.

Microsoft Updates Retail Package – Announces New Terminals

Microsoft announced yesterday that three manufacturers -- Casio, DigiPoS Systems Group and HP -- will sell point-of-sale terminals pre-loaded with Microsoft Point of Sale software.

Microsoft's Search Engine Marketing Push

It may seem like Microsoft has scaled every peak, but the software giant is playing an important game of catch-up with Yahoo! and rival Google in the area of search engine advertising.

IT Weekly Roundup, Jan. 13

From the business wires: a tool pack for spotting security holes in software, a database query and reporting tool, and 10GbE Layer 4-7 switches.

MCT 2006 Fee Waived for New Enrollees

Microsoft to waive MCT program fees for new candidates who join prior to start of 2006 program.

1-abc.net Ships End-user Utility Bundle

German utility developer 1-abc.net announced it is shipping a bundle containing four of its increasingly popular end-user Web tools.

ScriptLogic Ships MSI Installer

ScriptLogic says it is shipping a tool meant to improve how desktop software is packaged for installation across an enterprise.

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