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    Norway Gov't Moves Toward Open Source

    The Norwegian government on Friday said it will step up use of open-source software to reduce its dependency on computer giants like Microsoft. 04/09/2006

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    IBM Puts Security In the Chip

    Claims tighter security with new encryption chip 04/09/2006

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    IT Weekly Roundup, April 7

    From the business wires this week: a NFS server, network and computer monitoring tools, an asset discovery solution, and more. 04/07/2006

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    5 Microsoft Bulletins Coming Tuesday

    Microsoft plans to release at least five security bulletins next Tuesday in its monthly patching cycle. One of the bulletins will address a high-profile Internet Explorer vulnerability. 04/06/2006

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    Microsoft to Triple Xbox 360 Titles in Japan

    Xbox tries to make headway by growing to 80 game titles, as Sony Playstation 3 is delayed. 04/06/2006

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    SQL Server 2005 To Gain Mirroring This Month

    Microsoft gave customers a status check on a range of SQL Server-oriented plans on Thursday, including the intention to ship the long-awaited database mirroring technology for SQL Server 2005 this month. 04/06/2006

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    Netcraft: Web Still Growing Strong

    There are now more than 80 million web sites on the Internet, double the number three years ago, according to the latest survey of the Web by Internet research firm Netcraft. 04/06/2006

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    Dell Ramps Up Recycling Efforts

    As PC growth increases, consumers and environmental groups demand manufacturers do more to properly dispose of resulting, rising e-waste. 04/06/2006

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    Microsoft To Ship Speech Server 2007 by Year-End

    Microsoft will begin beta testing Speech Server 2007, the latest version of its interactive voice response platform for call centers, in May and plans final release before the end of the year. 04/06/2006

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    More Japanese Companies Spying on Employee PC Usage

    Data leaks, file sharing among top reasons companies cite for increased monitoring of PC activities. 04/06/2006

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    Microsoft's MSN Search Restored

    Microsoft Corp.'s MSN search engine stopped working for about four hours Thursday. 04/06/2006

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    Apple Launches Software To Run Windows XP

    Shares in Apple Computer Inc. surged Wednesday after the computer maker unveiled software to help owners of its new Intel-based Macs run not only its own operating system but also Microsoft Corp.'s rival Windows XP system. 04/05/2006

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    Three Mice Aren’t Blind

    Microsoft is introducing two new wireless desktop mice, one optical and one laser, and has updated its best selling optical mouse, too. 04/05/2006

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    Verizon Offers Refunds to Customers for Spam Filter Snafus

    Verizon Communications Inc. is proposing refunds to Internet customers who found legitimate e-mail from friends and businesses blocked by the company's spam filters, according to a proposed class-action lawsuit settlement. 04/05/2006

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    Apple Gets Windows XP Working on Intel-based Macs

    Company beta tests new software that bypasses kludgy emulation software and allows installation of Windows XP directly onto Intel-based Macs. 04/05/2006

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    Now Serving: Windows Storage Server 2003 Release 2

    Microsoft announced this week the availability of Windows Storage Server 2003 Release 2, the second iteration of its dedicated file and print server, right on schedule. 04/05/2006

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    Computer Sciences Corp. Cuts Jobs, Considers Sale

    Computer Sciences Corp. on Tuesday said it plans to cut about 5,000 jobs, or about 6 percent of its work force, over two years and is considering selling the company, a provider of information technology services. 04/04/2006

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    Negroponte Hits Back at Gates, Other $100 Laptop Critics

    The Massachusetts Institute of Technology professor who hopes to distribute $100 laptops to the world's children dismissed recent criticisms Tuesday and said his project could begin distributing the computers by early next year. 04/04/2006

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    N.Y. Sues Another Alleged Spyware Company

    New York's attorney general sued another Internet pop-up advertising company Tuesday, accusing it of secretly installing malicious programs on personal computers and sending ads through "spyware" that is already installed. 04/04/2006

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    Microsoft Makes Virtual Server Free, Releases Linux Plug-ins

    Face-off with VMware intensifies. 04/04/2006

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    Microsoft Acquires BI Software Maker ProClarity

    Microsoft said Monday it will acquire a small Boise, Idaho firm that specializes in business intelligence tools built on top of Microsoft’s business intelligence platform. 04/03/2006

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    Third-Party Patches Released for IE Flaw

    When Microsoft Corp. researchers learned recently that a software flaw had been made public and could prompt Internet attacks, the company ordered a team to devote all its time to fixing the flaw and making the repair work with other products. 04/03/2006

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    Partner Watch, April 3

    Echopass to offer Microsoft Dynamics CRM 3.0 as a hosted solution. 04/03/2006

  • Exchange 12: Better Than Ever

    64-bit power, better management add up to a compelling product. 04/01/2006

  • In-Depth

    Tour de SQL Part I: Versions

    Join us on a journey through the lush fields and tricky backroads of SQL Server 2005. 04/01/2006

  • Security Advisor

    A Wall Around Your Servers

    Using IPsec policies for server isolation is easier than you think. 04/01/2006

  • In-Depth

    9 Perfect Password Pointers

    Passwords are often the weakest part of a security infrastructure. Here are nine ways to make them one of the strongest. 04/01/2006

  • Speak No Evil

    Politics pervades all things, including technology. 04/01/2006

  • Your Network at Your Fingertips

    Manage multiple jobs across multiple platforms from a single console. 04/01/2006

  • Foley on Microsoft

    Windows Vista Testing: The School of Hard Knocks

    Microsoft's made some improvements with its Vista beta testing program, but it could be doing more. 04/01/2006

  • In-Depth

    Extreme Computing

    IT is being applied in some of the most extreme and inhospitable places on -- and above -- the Earth. 04/01/2006

  • Database Scrambled. No Backups. What Now?

    One reader encounters every IT administrator's worst nightmare (and learn one of many uses of a hotel sink). 04/01/2006

  • On Track and On Time

    Group Policy Manager keeps a tight grip on policy updates. 04/01/2006

  • In-Depth

    Where the Heck Are We?

    Microsoft's MapPoint is a solid business-savvy mapping tool, but it needs more frequent updates. 04/01/2006

  • Service Control Freak

    Services are invaluable, but be sure to keep them from taking over. 04/01/2006

  • News

    A Delicate Balance?

    U.S. Internet service firms face ethical questions in China. 04/01/2006

  • Windows Insider

    The Guiding Lights

    Harden your computers' defenses with the tips in these Microsoft studies. 04/01/2006

  • News

    IT Weekly Roundup, March 31

    From the business wires this week: Idera gets Front Runner status, BizTalk and NAP supporters, and recent Microsoft product delays. 03/31/2006

  • News

    Microsoft 'Optimistic' After Start of EU Trial

    Microsoft lawyers maintain that company has complied more than necessary, but still faces major fines if found in violation of 2004 antitrust order. 03/31/2006

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    U.S. Demands Files From ISPs, Tech Firms

    The Justice Department is demanding internal files from dozens of Internet service providers and other technology firms as it seeks to defend a controversial Internet child protection law. 03/31/2006

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    Outside Programmers Fix Microsoft Flaws

    Third-party vendors come to customers' rescue, but what are the risks of using a fix that isn't Microsoft approved? 03/31/2006

  • News

    2006 MCT Program Reg Opens April 3

    Registration for Microsoft's 2006 MCT program opens up Monday, April 3. 03/30/2006

  • News

    Ipsos: Global Internet Growth Slowed in 2005

    Demand for Web access may not be as limitless as it once seemed, at least for the time being, according to a new survey of worldwide Internet usage. 03/30/2006

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    EU: Vista May Violate Antitrust Rules

    EU Competition Commissioner Neelie Kroes has written to Microsoft Corp. CEO Steve Ballmer to outline EU concerns that the new Vista operating system could break antitrust rules, EU spokesman Jonathan Todd said Wednesday. 03/30/2006

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    Microsoft Updates, Renames FrontBridge

    Microsoft Corp. is releasing new versions of its software packages for safeguarding and archiving e-mails and other corporate messages. 03/30/2006

  • News

    Microsoft to License Mouse Technologies

    Microsoft will license to third parties technologies previously unavailable to competitors in the input hardware marketplace. 03/30/2006

  • News

    Microsoft Convergence Wrap-up

    Surf’s up at Microsoft, and partners had better be ready to catch some waves. 03/30/2006

  • News

    EU Concerned Windows Vista Could Break Antitrust Rules

    Investigation not pending, but commission wonders about integration of new features that can put Microsoft back into antitrust violation. 03/29/2006

  • News

    Microsoft Business Solutions Get Incremental Enhancements

    Microsoft’s Business Solutions group this week made a flurry of small but substantial announcements regarding upgrades and additions to the company’s Dynamics branded line of CRM and ERP applications. 03/29/2006

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    Virtual Server Service Pack Skates into 2007

    Microsoft confirmed this week that Service Pack 1 for Virtual Server 2005 R2 will arrive in early 2007 instead of late this year, although the company says it doesn’t categorize the change as a “slip.” Instead, according to a spokesperson, Microsoft is merely able to be more precise about a delivery date as it gets closer to testing the update. 03/29/2006

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