Three weeks after the launch of Windows Vista, Microsoft has updated the list of applications that have passed its "Certified for Windows Vista" logo program testing requirements.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 02/22/2007
After years of delays and billions in development and marketing efforts, it would seem that Microsoft Corp. would want anyone who possibly can to buy its new Windows Vista operating system. Yet Microsoft is making it hard for Mac owners and other potentially influential customers to adopt the software.
- By The Associated Press
- 02/22/2007
Microsoft announced Thursday it is shipping the release candidate, or RC, of a new systems management tool aimed at the mid-market.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 02/22/2007
The Redmond giant says security issues are of concern with Vista Basic and Home Premium users, but Business and Ultimate licensees can run virtualized safely.
- By The Associated Press
- 02/22/2007
Microsoft announced it is shipping final versions of six tools to aid in deployment of Windows Vista and Office 2007, although some had been previously released.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 02/21/2007
Microsoft announced this week that it is shipping updated tools meant to aid users in evaluating a myriad of software licensing options.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 02/21/2007
Following Office 2007 suite, Microsoft officially launches Business Certification Program that tests information worker skills.
- By Michael Domingo
- 02/21/2007
Microsoft announced Monday it is shipping Service Pack 2, or SP2, of SQL Server 2005 -- an update that brings its premier database server current with features in Windows Vista and Office 2007.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 02/20/2007
Microsoft Corp. might have patched the most glaring vulnerabilities in its Word productivity program, but that doesn't mean Word is now airtight. Redmond last week warned of still another Word zero-day vulnerability that affects Office 2000 and Office XP.
- By Stephen Swoyer
- 02/20/2007
The company said it earned $1.55 billion, or 55 cents per share, for the quarter ended Jan. 31.
- By The Associated Press
- 02/20/2007
A potentially devastating hole in Google Inc.'s prevalent desktop search product could have exposed personal files on users' computers to data thieves.
- By The Associated Press
- 02/20/2007
A leading Microsoft analyst announced last Thursday he has switched sides and is now a Microsoft employee and professional company booster.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 02/20/2007
Malaysian authorities have begun raiding computer retail outlets offering pirated software amid concerns that illegal copies of Windows Vista are already on sale.
- By The Associated Press
- 02/16/2007
Mom, they're arguing again.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 02/15/2007
For those who are interested in Microsoft's plans for software as a service (SaaS), the company has published a sample application illustrating how it's done.
- By Stuart J. Johnston
- 02/15/2007