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Windows 7 smaller than Vista

Windows 7 smaller than Vista

Windows 7 is a bit lighter than Vista and the pre-Beta is now available to developers and whoever has an Internet connection.
Paul Taylor Nov 3 2008 6:54AM Software
Opinion: Vista is dead, PDC suggests

Opinion: Vista is dead, PDC suggests

Microsoft’s Professional Developers Conference has shown one thing at least, says Iain Thomson: the company has given up on Vista and is now looking at Windows 7 as its saviour.
Iain Thomson Oct 29 2008 3:41PM Software
Microsoft sheds light on Windows 7 features

Microsoft sheds light on Windows 7 features

Microsoft has revealed more details of Windows 7, the next version of its desktop client platform, including user interface and usability improvements, plus features to make the operating system easier to deploy and manage for corporate IT departments.
Daniel Robinson Oct 29 2008 6:13AM Software
Microsoft set to roll out Vista SP2 beta

Microsoft set to roll out Vista SP2 beta

A select number of developers are set to receive a beta version of Windows Vista Service Pack 2 (SP2) as part of Microsoft's development and testing process.
Ian Williams Oct 28 2008 6:37AM Software
Separate proofs-of-concept released after rushed Windows fix

Separate proofs-of-concept released after rushed Windows fix

Public and private proof-of-concept code has emerged for the gaping Windows hole plugged by Microsoft on Thursday in an emergency update.
Dan Kaplan Oct 27 2008 10:06AM Security
Microsoft issues new security alert

Microsoft issues new security alert

Microsoft is issuing a critical fix for Windows users. The company issued the alert following reports of targeted attacks against a vulnerability in the server component for all currently supported versions of Windows and Windows Server.
Shaun Nichols Oct 24 2008 3:03PM Security
Microsoft serves up out-of-cycle patch for Windows bug

Microsoft serves up out-of-cycle patch for Windows bug

As it turns out, Microsoft's emergency fix plugs a previously unknown Windows vulnerability that was being exploited in limited attacks.
Dan Kaplan Oct 24 2008 12:31PM Security
Forgetful mobile devices for careless users

Forgetful mobile devices for careless users

“Blessed are the forgetful: for they shall have done with their stupidities too,” German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche once wrote.
Liz Tay Oct 16 2008 1:56PM Security
Microsoft settles on 'Windows 7' for new OS

Microsoft settles on 'Windows 7' for new OS

Microsoft confirms the next version of its operating system will be called Windows 7 but the decision has invoked surprise and confusion among some observers.
Rosalie Marshall Oct 15 2008 6:49AM Software
Microsoft investigates exploit reports for Windows flaw

Microsoft investigates exploit reports for Windows flaw

Attackers have posted public exploit code for a zero-day Windows vulnerability that could result in privilege escalation.
Dan Kaplan Oct 13 2008 10:09AM Security
Malware writers spoof Patch Tuesday

Malware writers spoof Patch Tuesday

A new malware attack is taking advantage of Microsoft's monthly patch release.
Shaun Nichols Oct 13 2008 12:19AM Security
Ballmer denies involvement in Vista Capable

Ballmer denies involvement in Vista Capable

In a written deposition to court Steve Ballmer has denied all knowledge of the Vista Capable marketing program that resulted in a class action suit against his company.
Iain Thomson Oct 7 2008 3:20PM Software
Microsoft grants XP another stay

Microsoft grants XP another stay

Microsoft is planning to further extend the retail life of Windows XP.
Shaun Nichols Oct 4 2008 12:51PM Software
Amazon announces Windows cloud computing

Amazon announces Windows cloud computing

Amazon Web Services plans to add support for Windows and SQL Server code to its cloud computing service, while Microsoft said a new cloud computing product would be launched within the month.
Shaun Nichols Oct 2 2008 2:30PM Software
Security firms fail on Windows Server

Security firms fail on Windows Server

Some of the biggest names in the security industry have failed the latest Virus Bulletin VB100 test.
Shaun Nichols Oct 2 2008 10:02AM Security
Study shows pop up warnings ineffective

Study shows pop up warnings ineffective

A study by the Department of Psychology at North Carolina State University has shown that computer users largely ignore pop up windows warning them of unsafe computing use.
Iain Thomson Sep 24 2008 9:20AM Security
Microsoft reveals Live Mesh for mobiles

Microsoft reveals Live Mesh for mobiles

Microsoft has briefly peeled back the covers on mobile integration in its Live Mesh platform with a short demonstration at Tech Ed 2008.
Ry Crozier Sep 3 2008 12:57PM Software
Windows could save the planet

Windows could save the planet

A window invention could help save the planet by illuminating the office, but keeping the heat out.
Nick Booth Sep 2 2008 3:57PM Hardware
Microsoft tracks people with RFID tags

Microsoft tracks people with RFID tags

Breeze Consulting is creating one of the largest non-traditional RFID networks assembled in Australia to track certain people movements at Microsoft Tech Ed in Sydney.
Ry Crozier Aug 19 2008 12:10PM Networking
Storage feature pack coming for Windows

Storage feature pack coming for Windows

New details have appeared about the future availability of a new feature pack for Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows Server 2003 and Windows Server 2008.
Dean Pullen Aug 18 2008 3:03PM Software

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