Microsoft's March security update arrived today, just as forecast, with one "critical" item and two "important" fixes for IT pros to consider.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 03/08/2011
Microsoft will deliver a new version of Windows for tablet devices in the 2012 school season, according to unnamed Bloomberg sources.
Staying true to form and pattern, Redmond once again follows last month's large patch load with a small rollout for the month of March.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 03/03/2011
Mary-Jo Foley takes you inside the metrics Microsoft uses to judge itself.
- By Mary Jo Foley
- 03/01/2011
Microsoft today released Windows Embedded Compact 7, its latest compact componentized operating system for device manufacturers.
Microsoft may be planning a release of "Windows 8" by mid-2012, according to veteran Microsoft observer Mary-Jo Foley.
Microsoft sees next-generation thin clients making a comeback in the enterprise based on its Windows Embedded Standard 7 operating system.
An unnamed security researcher released information Monday on a discovered Windows vulnerability that could be used to perform remote code execution.
A Microsoft official briefly noted on Thursday that Microsoft is planning two new options for IT organizations using Windows 7 -- but the catch is that Software Assurance (SA) licensing needs to be in place.
Two entries in this month's security update, released Tuesday, blocks Windows 7 users from connecting to VMware's View Connection Servers, according to a VMware security bulletin.
In an "important, non-security update" released on Tuesday, Microsoft is offering a more convenient way to plug an Autorun hole for Windows XP and Vista users.
Microsoft Wednesday released Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to its equipment manufacturing partners.
Patch Tuesday reminds us once again that hackers will always be a step ahead. Plus: Outlook issue to be fixed out of band; Intel's intentions with McAfee buy seem questionable.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/09/2011
As expected, Microsoft today released 12 security bulletins in its February security update, targeting more than 20 software vulnerabilities.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/08/2011
Microsoft began 2011 with a light touch, but IT pros can expect a decidedly heavy February security update next Tuesday.
- By Jabulani Leffall
- 02/03/2011