Microsoft releases desktop optimization suite
Microsoft has released its Desktop Optimization Pack 2011, which includes updated application virtualization and desktop virtualization tools.
Microsoft opens up on its virtualization strategy
Microsoft is discussing in greater detail its "optimized desktop" concepts that tap into its virtualization technologies.
Microsoft pulls the pin on IE 6
Microsoft to abandon IE 6, a decade-old browser that has given headaches to developers and security managers.
Microsoft slams Google's Office plug-in
Microsoft has fired back at Google in reaction to a recently released Google plug-in for Microsoft Office that enables document sharing and collaboration.
Suite deal: Google's Cloud Connect enables Microsoft Office doc collaboration
The free plug-in allows simultaneous editing of documents created in Microsoft Office 2003, 2007 or 2010.
Is 2012 the year of Windows 8?
Microsoft may be planning a release of "Windows 8" by mid-2012, according to veteran Microsoft observer Mary-Jo Foley.
Windows Phone 7 update recalled
Microsoft issued its first Windows Phone 7 update on Monday, but it has since announced the removal of the update, which caused trouble for some Samsung phone owners.
Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 due out this week
Microsoft will be releasing its new Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 product to its TechNet and MSDN subscribers sometime this week.
Microsoft announces CardSpace's demise
Microsoft has confirmed that it will not release CardSpace 2.0. Is that the end of its claims-based identity solutions for clients?
Microsoft defends 'silent fix' patching rationale
"Silent fixes" are no cause for alarm for IT pros practicing good patch-testing techniques.
Microsoft releases SP1 for Windows 7, Windows Server 2008 R2
Microsoft has released Service Pack 1 for Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2 to its equipment manufacturing partners.
Microsoft could launch IE 9 release candidate this week
Microsoft has confirmed that members of the Internet Explorer team will be in San Francisco late this week for a news event, which is believed to be the launch of the release candidate (RC) version of Internet Explorer 9.
Microsoft blog offers new tips for testing IE
Microsoft outlined desktop virtualization tips last week that IT pros and developers can use to test the compatibility of their websites on a single PC.
Is Rabellino's new role 'Mission Impossible' at Microsoft?
Gianugo Rabellino is a man on a mission, giving full attention to open source software and interoperability at Microsoft.
IBM's new cloud suite is a Symphony of collaboration
IBM made a few announcements at its Lotusphere 2011 event this week, including some upcoming social networking improvements plus the debut of a new cloud-based productivity suite called "LotusLive Symphony."
Microsoft releases Windows Embedded Compact 7 CTP refresh
Microsoft has released a refresh of its Windows Embedded Compact 7 community technology preview.
Are ARM-based servers the next big trend?
Future ARM-based servers could reduce power costs in the data center, helping cloud service providers such as Microsoft.
LibreOffice 3.3 release marks split from Oracle
The Document Foundation has released LibreOffice 3.3, calling it the first "stable release" of the free, open source productivity suite.
Microsoft embracing open-source Drupal 7
Microsoft has highlighted some of its interoperability accomplishments reflected with the release of the open-source Drupal 7 content management system.
.NET Framework 4 on Windows Server Core just around the corner
Microsoft announced late last week that it plans to enable its .NET Framework 4 on Server Core installations of Windows Server 2008 R2 Service Pack 1.
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