Windows 7 waits on partner readiness
The reluctance to announce a final release date for the next-generation operating system stems from the Microsoft's need to coordinate with its partner ecosystem.
Windows XP runs on borrowed time
Enterprises still prefer the XP operating system, but it won't last forever.
Testing begins for Vista SP2 Release Candidate
Microsoft has advanced to the next testing phase for Windows Vista and Windows Server 2008 operating systems by issuing Release Candidate "Escrow"-build versions of Service Pack 2.
Release Candidate 1 of IE8 available
The latest version of the browser includes some general performance improvements, plus added security to avoid clickjacking attempts.
Windows 7 beta availability extended
Microsoft has extended the general public availability of Windows 7 Beta yet again, with a new final date of Feb. 9 to get it.
Viewing the inauguration in Moonlight
Moonlight, a clone of Microsoft's Silverlight multimedia browswer plug-in, delivered streaming video of President Barack Obama's inauguration for non-Windows computer users.
Microsoft releases desktop virtualization beta
The solution lets users run older operating systems and applications on newer Windows-based systems.
Windows 7 Remote Server Admin Tools released
Microsoft released tools last week for its Windows 7 Beta that let system administrators perform remote management of Windows servers from their desktop PCs.
Windows Server 2008 R2 beta released
The new R2 server may offer some advantages for database administrators who plan to run Microsoft SQL Server on it.
Windows 7 Beta product keys coming
Microsoft noted the problem in its blogs and told its subscribers that the product keys are coming.
Free Windows 7 upgrades?
Memo suggests Microsoft will offer a free upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 for consumers; no mention about government accounts.
'Pay-as-you-go' computing from Microsoft
Microsoft's metered model would deliver computer resources and software to users based on their particular needs of the moment.
A sneak peek at Windows 7 beta
The public release of a beta version of the new operating system is expected in January 2009, but speculation that it might appear earlier is growing.
Windows 7 beta debuts in January '09
Windows 7 will be available first as a beta, followed by the release candidate version and then release to manufacturing.
Vista kernel memory security bug found
Windows Vista may have a potential buffer-overflow security problem.
Office Open XML standard published
ISO/IEC has published the Office Open XML file format standard, formally known as ISO/IEC 29500:2008.
IE8 coming in 2009
Microsoft's Internet Explorer 8 apparently will have its product debut in the first quarter of next year, the company has announced.
Office Web apps to be iPhone-friendly
Lightweight versions of Excel, OneNote, PowerPoint and Word will be accessible by multiple Web browsers, including Safari. The iPhone uses MobileSafari, a version of Apple's Web browser.
Microsoft rolls out Windows Live Services
Microsoft Live Services are the online solutions part of the company's overall "software plus services" strategy.
Live Mesh apps by Microsoft
Microsoft Lab has developed four demonstration applications that showcase its Live Mesh cloud-based data synchronization service.
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