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  • Wait, Corel Still Exists?

    The office suite that we thought was dead ... still kicking, apparently. 09/05/2006

  • News

    Gateway Rejects Buyout Offer

    Gateway has rejected an unsolicited $450 million bid for its retail business from eMachines founder Lap Shun Hui. 09/03/2006

  • News

    More Layoffs Expected with Intel Overhaul

    Speculation is swirling that Intel will be cutting thousands of jobs in its latest restructuring effort. 09/03/2006

  • News

    Microsoft Awards Execs with Millions in Stock

    Several high-ranking Microsoft Corp. executives Thursday received millions of dollars in stock awards as part of a compensation program that the company rejiggered several years ago. 09/02/2006

  • In-Depth

    11th Annual Salary Survey -- In the Money

    Salaries have gone up for the third time in as many years, according to the 11th annual survey of compensation and benefits. So, are you getting what you deserve? 09/01/2006

  • News

    The Summer of Lockdown

    Securing files, e-mails, Web sites and crazy soccer fans is a tall order. 09/01/2006

  • In-Depth

    Cyberspace Battle Royale: Google vs. Microsoft

    We put these rivals' tools to the test in a win, lose or draw contest. The overall winner just might surprise you. 09/01/2006

  • Time Is Money

    Relocating and long commutes can be a waste of money and morale. 09/01/2006

  • Last Line of Defense

    You set the policy, Endforce ensures that it's followed. 09/01/2006

  • Windows Insider

    Spend Less Time Looking for Logs

    Here's Greg's short list of some key extended Active Directory log reports. 09/01/2006

  • Foley on Microsoft

    Microsoft Bloggers: A Who's Who

    Mary Jo lists her 10 favorite blogs by Microsoft employees. 09/01/2006

  • In-Depth

    Cover Your Assets

    Get a grip on your networked assets with the right asset management tool. 09/01/2006

  • Security Advisor

    Do You Need an SSL VPN?

    Microsoft's recent acquisition of SSL VPN provider Whale could be a good catch for remote access. 09/01/2006

  • In-Depth

    The Attacker's Advantage

    With Novell emerging as a Linux powerhouse, CEO Ron Hovsepian sets his sites on Microsoft. 09/01/2006

  • News

    Microsoft Awards Execs with Millions in Stock

    Several Microsoft execs received millions of dollars in stock awards as part of compensation program that the company rejiggered several years ago. 09/01/2006

  • Glutton for Market Share

    There seems to be no end to Microsoft's appetite for acquisitions and new markets. 09/01/2006

  • HTTP Traffic Cop

    Major enhancements to ISA Server 2006 include better bandwidth controls and improved monitoring. 09/01/2006

  • News

    Virtual Server 2005 R2 SP1 Beta 2 Released

    Try saying this three times quickly: Microsoft is shipping Beta 2 of Virtual Server 2005 Release 2 Service Pack 1. 08/31/2006

  • News

    Microsoft Explains Vista Build Numbers

    The Microsoft official responsible for releasing Windows Vista builds explained in an interview published on the Vista Team Weblog this week some of the intricacies of how the build numbering scheme for Release Candidates works. 08/31/2006

  • News

    Executive: Google Growth Driven by Users

    Television should consider Google a friend, not foe, a senior company executive says. 08/31/2006

  • News

    India State To Dump Windows for Linux

    A southern Indian state plans to switch all school computers from Microsoft Windows to the free Linux operating system, an official said Thursday. 08/31/2006

  • News

    Where Did Microsoft Put 10,000 New Employees?

    Microsoft hired 10,000 new employees in fiscal 2006, which ended on June 30 -- the most ever in a single year in the company's more than 31-year history. 08/30/2006

  • News

    Google CEO To Join Apple Computer Board

    Apple Computer Inc. said Tuesday that Google Inc. CEO Eric Schmidt is joining its board, adding another well-known name to the list of high-profile directors who oversee the management of the company behind the iPod portable player and Macintosh computer. 08/30/2006

  • News

    Microsoft To Drop Support for XP SP1

    Microsoft will discontinue all public support of Windows XP Service Pack 1 (SP1) on Oct. 10. 08/30/2006

  • News

    GFI Looks to Channel to Sell SMB Products

    GFI Software is looking to broaden its channel of Microsoft-focused value-added resellers and partners. 08/29/2006

  • News

    Amazon.com Reveals Windows Vista Prices

    Microsoft to charge $239 for Windows Vista through retailer Amazon.com's Web site. 08/29/2006

  • News

    Microsoft Makes 100,000 Copies Pre-RC1 Vista Available

    Microsoft on Tuesday made available for public download 100,000 copies of a "pre-Release Candidate 1" (RC1) of Windows Vista hoping to enlist the aid of additional beta testers to swat down any last-minute bugs. 08/29/2006

  • News

    Back-to-School Supplies for Secure Campus Networks

    Labor Day marks the move-in for most students, and it also marks the beginning of labor-intensive work for IT departments across colleges and universities nationwide. Find out what one institution is doing to secure its network for the school year. 08/29/2006

  • News

    Anatomy of a Deal: Software ONE Inc. and Softwarepipeline AG

    Licensing behemoth and VAR combine services. 08/29/2006

  • News

    Intel Launches New Dual-Core Chips

    Chip maker Intel is introducing a series of new processors designed especially for business and e-commerce uses. 08/29/2006

  • News

    Microsoft Restructures Custom Support Agreements

    Microsoft announced this week it has restructured its Custom Support Agreement (CSA) program for legacy products to provide large customers with more options when it comes time to begin migrating off of products for which long-term support has expired. 08/29/2006

  • News

    Windows Vista Pricing Slips Out

    Whoops. In an apparent repeat of the revelation of Office 2007 pricing earlier this year, Amazon.com and Microsoft Canada seem to have lowered the veil on prices for Windows Vista's various incarnations a bit early. 08/29/2006

  • News

    Wi-Fi's 'N' To Get Industry Group Nod

    An industry group of wireless networking companies said Tuesday it will start certifying next-generation routers and network cards in 2007, a year before official standards are expected. 08/29/2006

  • Vista Season Finally Kicking Off

    Like football fans, we're now just waiting for the development teams to march the products out on the field. 08/29/2006

  • News

    Man Gets 3 Years for Botnet Attack on DoD, Hospital, Schools

    A man was sentenced to three years in prison Friday for launching a computer attack that hit tens of thousands of computers, including some belonging to the Department of Defense, a Seattle hospital and a California school district. 08/28/2006

  • News

    Google Bundles Free Apps for Offices

    Starting Monday, Google will offer Google Apps for Your Domain, a free package of programs for businesses, universities and other organizations. 08/28/2006

  • News

    Blackboard Scores Key E-Learning Technology Patent

    In a move that has shaken up the e-learning community, Blackboard Inc. has been awarded a patent establishing its claims to some of the basic features of the software that powers online education. 08/28/2006

  • News

    EMC on Expansion Tear

    EMC Corp. has spent $7 billion buying companies and assets in the past three years, topped by this summer's $2.1 billion deal for RSA Security Inc. 08/28/2006

  • News

    Microsoft: Toshiba to Build iPod Rival

    Microsoft Corp.'s answer to Apple's iPod will be built by Toshiba Corp., the software company confirmed Friday. 08/25/2006

  • News

    Man Sentenced Over Computer Attacks

    A 19-year-old Michigan man who ran an Internet business selling retro sports jerseys was sentenced Friday to 30 months in federal prison for recruiting a New Jersey teen to carry out computer attacks against competitors. 08/25/2006

  • News

    Man Gets 6 Years in Software Piracy Case

    A Florida man who made millions of dollars selling illegal copies of computer programs was sentenced Friday to six years in prison in one of the nation's largest software piracy cases. 08/25/2006

  • News

    Better Late Than Never?

    Latest build of Vista impresses, but did it arrive too late? 08/25/2006

  • News

    Sun Buys Hewlett and Packard Painting

    Wall Street values Hewlett-Packard Co. at $98 billion. Its rival, Sun Microsystems Inc., values Hewlett and Packard at a mere $6,000. 08/25/2006

  • News

    New Equipment Improves Emergency Communications Post-Katrina

    Some boats searching the flood waters left by Hurricane Katrina were crowded with survivors. Others had plenty of room. And whenever a packed boat came upon a rooftop with more stranded people, there was no way to radio one of the empty boats to come help. 08/24/2006

  • News

    Apple Recalls 1.8 Million Sony Batteries

    Apple Computer Inc. on Thursday recalled 1.8 million Sony-built laptop batteries that could overheat and catch fire. 08/24/2006

  • News

    Microsoft Ships Internet Explorer 7 for XP 'Release Candidate'

    Microsoft has begun shipping the first release candidate of Internet Explorer 7 for Windows XP, putting the first major update of the company's browser in years on track for final release on schedule. 08/24/2006

  • News

    Japan Orders Sony, Dell To Investigate Battery Problems

    Japan's trade ministry ordered Sony and Dell to investigate trouble involving Sony-manufactured laptop batteries. 08/24/2006

  • News

    Citrix and Microsoft To Collaborate on 'Branch Office Appliance'

    Microsoft and Citrix Systems announced this week they are collaborating to jointly produce and market a so-called "appliance" aimed at serving branch offices. 08/24/2006

  • News

    ANALYSIS: Impact of Microsoft's TestKing.com Lawsuit Unclear

    When Microsoft filed a federal copyright infringement lawsuit against braindump site Testking.com, many hailed the action. But the suit explores uncharted legal waters, with unpredictable results. 08/24/2006

  • SA 'Reparations' vs 'Incentives': What's in a Name?

    The real scoop on how Microsoft is handling accounts burned by Software Assurance, and what you can do about it. 08/24/2006

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