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  • News

    Record Data Breaches in 2007, Groups Say

    The loss or theft of personal data soared to unprecedented levels in 2007, and the trend isn't expected to turn around anytime soon. 01/02/2008

  • Command Performance

    This month, more fun with group membership with Mr. Roboto's Group Reporter HTA. 01/01/2008

  • News

    Vista's Success Is Inevitable

    Despite slow acceptance, some say it's still too soon to write off the new Windows operating system as a failure. 01/01/2008

  • Learning To Love IO

    Infrastructure optimization is more than just another way for Microsoft to pitch its products. 01/01/2008

  • Security Advisor

    Going Mobile

    Data security becomes an even bigger concern when users go mobile. Here are some ways to keep your mobile data safe. 01/01/2008

  • Windows Insider

    Au Revoir, MCSE

    It'll be time to upgrade once Windows Server 2008 enters the picture. 01/01/2008

  • Virtualization's Next Step

    Microsoft Application Virtualization 4.5 targets the enterprise and broadens SoftGrid's availability. 01/01/2008

  • News

    The Green's the Reason To Go Green

    'Green' data centers are budget- and earth-friendly, study finds. 01/01/2008

  • In-Depth

    The 2008 Editors' Choice Awards

    Here are our selections for the products we believe you just can't live without. 01/01/2008

  • In-Depth

    PowerPoint 2007 Wins Fans

    SmartArt and other new features clinch its spot as the must-have presentation tool. 01/01/2008

  • News

    Getting Manageable

    Microsoft delivers a better, more administrator-friendly firewall with Windows Server 2008. 01/01/2008

  • In-Depth

    Google's Secret Weapon

    While it soft pedals direct competition with Microsoft, the search giant quietly keeps working on open source projects designed to undermine its archrival. 01/01/2008

  • First Things Should Never Be Done Second

    Things fall apart before an admin's first security inspection. 01/01/2008

  • View from the Edge

    Tired of your users blaming Citrix for connection problems? EdgeSight can help you get a handle on what's really going on. 01/01/2008

  • In-Depth

    Infrastructure Optimization for IT

    Infrastructure Optimization is Microsoft's shot at an IT maturity model. It may not be a panacea, but it can help streamline IT operations. 01/01/2008

  • Foley on Microsoft

    10 Apples To Tempt Microsoft

    Here's hoping that Microsoft doesn't fall for the bait. 01/01/2008

  • News

    Microsoft: No Evidence in States' Claim

    States pressing for continued scrutiny of Microsoft Corp.'s business practices failed to support their argument with evidence. 12/29/2007

  • News

    AOL Pulls Plug on Netscape Web Browser

    Netscape Navigator, the world's first commercial Web browser and the launch pad of the Internet boom, will be pulled off life support Feb. 1 after a 13-year run. 12/29/2007

  • News

    Microsoft Launches New Security Blog

    Patch Tuesday releases promise be a lot more interesting in 2008. 12/28/2007

  • News

    Windows Home Server Causing File Corruption

    Microsoft is facing its first crisis with Windows Home Server, which is causing file corruption when used with certain programs -- most of them from Microsoft itself. 12/28/2007

  • News

    Browser Wars Resume as Microsoft, Firefox Prep Updates

    Firefox 3 Beta 2 hits in time for the holidays; Microsoft queues up IE 8 beta for first half '08. 12/27/2007

  • RCPU's 2008 Predictions

    With eggnog-addled brains, we peer into 2008 12/27/2007

  • Army Turns to Mac for Security

    Next: MacBooks in digital camo 12/27/2007

  • Security Gone in a Flash

    With no patch in sight, hackers may feast 12/26/2007

  • News

    Cisco Changes Management Structure

    A "development council" composed of several executives will replace Cisco Systems Inc. CEO heir-apparent Charles Giancarlo, who has resigned. 12/21/2007

  • News

    Internet Explorer 8 Passes Acid2 Test

    Internet Explorer has been a source of chagrin to many Web developers over the years due to less-than-perfect W3C standards support. This problem was pervasive with Internet Explorer 6, considering how badly the aging 2001-era browser renders modern CSS-driven layouts. 12/21/2007

  • News

    NetSuite Shares Surge 36 Pct in Debut

    NetSuite Inc.'s shares surged more than 36 percent in their stock market debut Thursday as investors latched on to the online business software service backed by billionaire Larry Ellison. 12/21/2007

  • News

    Microsoft Releases Stopgap Fix for Flawed IE Patch

    Automated workaround replaces manual Windows Registry reset, which elicits mixed response from security experts. 12/21/2007

  • News

    Szulik Relinquishes Red Hat CEO Slot

    Matthew Szulik stunned analysts by announcing that he's stepping back from Red Hat CEO slot. Jim Whitehurst will step in as president and CEO while Szulik will remain chairman. 12/21/2007

  • News

    Microsoft Primed for a 'Hyper' 2008

    Like a kid who's overdosed on Christmas cookies, Microsoft looks like it's going to have a hyper 2008. 12/21/2007

  • News

    Group Says Yahoo China Loses Piracy Suit

    An industry group says it has won a new round in a court battle with Yahoo Inc.'s China arm, which is accused of helping online music pirates. 12/21/2007

  • But How Many People 'Live Search' Each Other?

    Most not worried about giving out private information. 12/21/2007

  • Maybe BI Is Dead After All

    RCPU predicts the future. 12/21/2007

  • Reader Feedback Friday: Open Source and Vista

    Squaring off about Redmond. 12/21/2007

  • News

    Regulators Clear Google-DoubleClick Deal

    U.S. antitrust regulators approved Google Inc.'s $3.1 billion purchase of DoubleClick Inc., clearing the way for a formidable combination in the burgeoning online advertising sector. 12/20/2007

  • News

    Sanbolic Brings Clustered File System, Volume Management To Hyper-V

    Sanbolic bolsters Microsoft's virtualization game plan with Melio clustered file system and LaScala Volume Manager. 12/20/2007

  • News

    New Exploit Targets Web 2.0 Technologies

    Just when you thought life couldn't get any riskier for Web app developers, a new species of malicious code is poised to begin oozing onto our networks. Dubbed "Trojans 2.0" by Web security vendor Finjan, this new Web-borne threat leverages Web 2.0 technology -- RSS feeds, social networks, blogs and mashups -- to provide crackers with easy and scalable command-and-control schemes. 12/20/2007

  • Obtaining User Buy-In Before a Change

    Considering a migration? You'll need to woo your users first. Emmett shares a few tips on conducting an effective feasibility study. 12/20/2007

  • Titan Released to Manufacturing

    Will go by the "Live" moniker. 12/20/2007

  • Paul Allen vs. Google

    Ninety-four bidders in auction so far. 12/20/2007

  • News

    Virtual Machine Use May Tilt OS Dynamic

    The rise of virtual machines may prove to be somewhat of a nightmare for entrenched purveyors of closed operating systems, but it may become a boon for independent software vendors (ISVs) and end users -- so a recent Yankee Group report suggests. 12/19/2007

  • News

    Microsoft To Serve Ads on Viacom Sites

    The media company that owns MTV, Nickelodeon and Paramount Pictures said Wednesday that it will now advertise online through Microsoft Corp. as part of a larger deal. 12/19/2007

  • News

    Internet Explorer Problems Explode

    With hundreds of millions of lines of code contained in Web browser applications, even the most informed and seasoned developers are bound to overlook a couple of things. 12/19/2007

  • BusinessWeek Looks at Google

    Floating on the Google cloud. 12/19/2007

  • News

    Patch Locks Out Some IE Users

    Harold Decker usually installs Microsoft's security patches the day after the release, one Wednesday a month with no fanfare. 12/18/2007

  • News

    EU Worries About Privacy in Google Deal

    European lawmakers plan to take the unusual step of pressing antitrust regulators next month to look at privacy concerns raised by Google Inc.'s intended takeover of online ad tracker DoubleClick. 12/18/2007

  • News

    Adobe 4th Quarter Profit Climbs

    After a year of record revenue and the departure of a longtime CEO, executives at Adobe Systems Inc. say 2008 will bring additional product releases and the completion of an aggressive stock buyback program. 12/18/2007

  • News

    Microsoft Launches SaaS Push with Dynamics CRM 4.0 Release

    Microsoft CRM 4.0 should be hitting the shelves -- virtual or otherwise -- by year’s end. 12/18/2007

  • Defect Prevention

    Use Automated Defect Prevention (ADP) as a software management strategy that increases application quality through process improvement. 12/15/2007

  • In-Depth

    Above the Rest: Windows 2008's Terminal Services Client

    One shining gem you can't ignore in the new Windows Server 2008 OS -- one which might compel you to upgrade -- is the implementation of Terminal Services. 12/14/2007

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