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Take the Vista Apps Test

A new Microsoft tool checks if a user's current apps will work with the Vista OS, Sun's restructuring includes over 4,000 layoffs, and Google says no to browser rumors.

BizTalk Server 2006 'R2' Feature Set Divulged

Microsoft this week disclosed new features coming in BizTalk Server 2006 Release 2 (R2), including integrated support for radio frequency identification (RFID) devices.

Users Speak Out on IE 7

Long-awaited browser gets mixed reviews.

Share and Share Alike

Microsoft's Shared Computer Toolkit can help ease the pain of configuring security for a shared computer.

Squall Line

Microsoft produced a cloudburst of product releases in 2006. Now a second shower is approaching. What's the forecast?

Speed Up Terminal Server

Streamline your Terminal Services for Windows 2003 with these Registry tweaks.

Ballmer Defends Need to Invest, Innovate

Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer told investors Wednesday to be patient as the world's largest software company spends time and money developing new products and entering new markets.

Microsoft Launches Live OneCare Security

Microsoft Corp. announces release of software that aims to better protect people who use Windows from Internet attacks.

Ballmer Clarifies Vista Ship Statement

Microsoft Corp. Chief Executive Steve Ballmer said the Windows Vista operating system is still on track for early January shipment.

Vista Slip-Sliding Away?

Ballmer clarifies (or muddies) the OS' expected ship date, hackers get cuffed in MySpace scam, O'Reilly Media trademarks Web 2.0 and Dell bundles Google software in its PCs.

BizTalk 2006 Exam Goes Thru Beta Cycle

Microsoft finally gives BizTalk Server exam a workout in front of beta exam candidates this week.

WinHEC Presents a Smorgasbord of Betas

As expected, Microsoft Chairman and Chief Software Architect Bill Gates announced the beginning of Beta 2 for three products key to the company's future during his keynote at this week's Windows Hardware Engineering Conference (WinHEC) in Seattle.

Beta Bonanza: Vista, Office and Longhorn, All Tweaked

Microsoft announces new beta releases at WinHEC, reinstates perks for employees but tells contractors to take the week off -- without pay.

An Unfinished Story

Wall Street punishes Microsoft for playing close to the vest on investment plans. 

Anatomy of the Deal

An inside look at prominent deals within the Microsoft partner community. Part of an occasional series.

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