XP/Vista/Windows 7


Forrester on Office 2007: Real Deal for Microsoft Developers

ADT Senior Editor Kathleen Richards talks with Forrester's John R. Rymer about what makes Office 2007 such a promising development platform.

Microsoft Completes Softricity Buyout

Microsoft has completed its purchase of application virtualization vendor Softricity, the company said this week.

VMware Adds Server to Free Virtualization Roster

Virtualization expert VMware makes available a free server tool, Microsoft expands virtualization licensing for SA customers, and the EU fines MS millions and threatens to seek more.

Microsoft Acquires Winternals, Sysinternals

Microsoft announced this week it has acquired Winternals Software LP, a well-known vendor of enterprise systems recovery and data protection solutions for Windows, along with the company's associated freeware site Sysinternals.

Microsoft Pulls Private Folder Tool

Microsoft has abruptly pulled from its Web site a free folder encryption tool it recently released, saying the program's removal came about due to complaints from IT shops.

Microsoft Files 26 U.S. Piracy Lawsuits

Microsoft Corp. has filed 26 lawsuits accusing U.S. companies of selling pirated software, the latest move in its ramped-up efforts to boost sales by cracking down on illegal copies.

EU To Levy More Fines Against Microsoft

European Commission to levy more fines against Microsoft due to noncompliance with EU antitrust order to share information with rivals.

South Korea Rejects Microsoft's Anti-Trust Request

Seoul High Court shoots down request for a stay on sanction against the Redmond giant for antitrust.

Beta Blowout

A three-headed beta release lights the fuse on Office, Windows and Longhorn Server.

Living in a Virtual World

Virtualization is here to stay, so make sure you're using the right tool.

Microsoft Releases 3 Security Fixes for Windows, Exchange

As expected, Microsoft Corp. today released three new security bulletins today as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday announcement, with two of the patches being rated as "critical."

The Best of the Best: Redmond's 2006 Readers' Choice Awards

Find out how your favorite tools fared in more than 40 categories.

Is Vista Rollout Gala Set for Early October?

Microsoft is calling "speculation" a report that the company will have its highly anticipated grand gala to roll out Windows Vista in the first week of October.

Service Pack It Up

Figure out which Service Pack you have running on your machines with this tool tip from Don.

Cover Story: The 800-Pound Gorilla

Can anything threaten the Microsoft desktop empire?

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