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PowerPoint sole fix coming from Microsoft

PowerPoint sole fix coming from Microsoft

Microsoft said it expects to release a single patch next week -- this one to repair a zero-day vulnerability in PowerPoint that is being leveraged in ongoing, targeted attacks.
Dan Kaplan May 8 2009 10:25AM Security
Microsoft outlines Windows 7 anti-piracy measures

Microsoft outlines Windows 7 anti-piracy measures

Microsoft has announced that the Windows 7 operating system will contain a number of piracy 'tweaks' designed to protect its own interests and those of its customers.
David Neal May 8 2009 6:01AM Software
Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft outlines apps banned from MarketPlace

Microsoft has published a list of applications that it will not allow to be sold in its applications MarketPlace, announced earlier this year.
Iain Thomson May 7 2009 1:15PM Software
Windows 7 Release Candidate goes live

Windows 7 Release Candidate goes live

Microsoft is warning users against rushing to download Windows 7, noting that the release candidate would be offered through the end of July without a download limit.
Shaun Nichols May 6 2009 2:08PM Software
Novell glows from US$434m fling with Microsoft

Novell glows from US$434m fling with Microsoft

Novell's alliance director can't see Microsoft making a bid for the company, despite a US$434 million partnership that has spanned a blissful two and a half years.
Liz Tay May 5 2009 6:05AM Software
Microsoft rumoured to be working on iPhone killer

Microsoft rumoured to be working on iPhone killer

Microsoft is working on a new multimedia phone that is designed to compete with Apple’s popular iPhone, according to a report in the Wall Street Journal.
Iain Thomson Apr 29 2009 1:09PM Hardware
Microsoft preps Vine network

Microsoft preps Vine network

Microsoft is testing a new online service which aims to add automatic alerts to social networking.
Shaun Nichols Apr 29 2009 1:09PM Software
Windows 7 to get XP Mode for compatibility

Windows 7 to get XP Mode for compatibility

Microsoft is planning a new virtualisation tool to provide better application compatibility for businesses migrating from Windows XP to the forthcoming Windows 7 operating system.
Daniel Robinson Apr 28 2009 6:08AM Software
Windows 7 RC release date confirmed

Windows 7 RC release date confirmed

Microsoft has confirmed the release candidate of its new operating system, Windows 7, is on track for a release date of April 30.
Phil Muncaster Apr 27 2009 6:48AM Software
Microsoft hit by first ever sales drop

Microsoft hit by first ever sales drop

Microsoft has reported its first ever year-on-year drop in sales as the decline in the global PC market hit the world’s largest software supplier.
Bryan Glick Apr 25 2009 8:08AM Software
Microsoft begins refunds for Equipt customers

Microsoft begins refunds for Equipt customers

Microsoft has begun contacting customers of its ill-fated Equipt service to offer them a refund once the product is discontinued at the end of this month.
Daniel Robinson Apr 24 2009 6:29AM Software
Concern as Microsoft fails to patch PowerPoint flaw

Concern as Microsoft fails to patch PowerPoint flaw

Security experts are expressing concern at Microsoft's failure to patch a flaw in PowerPoint that is already being exploited by malware writers.
Iain Thomson Apr 22 2009 3:07PM Security
CSIRO patent case closes with secret deals

CSIRO patent case closes with secret deals

A patent battle between Australia's CSIRO and 14 of the world's largest technology companies has settled out of court with a series of secret deals.
Brett Winterford Apr 22 2009 11:00AM Strategy
Microsoft looks to build on End-to-End platform

Microsoft looks to build on End-to-End platform

Microsoft has revealed a planned expansion to its future security approach.
Shaun Nichols Apr 22 2009 10:16AM Security
US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

US DOJ extends cut-off date for Microsoft oversight

Microsoft may be able to develop its next operating system release without the US Department of Justice (DOJ) looking over its shoulder, despite the filing of a requested extension on the terms of its settlement.
Shaun Nichols Apr 20 2009 6:20AM Software
Microsoft: Office 2010 will be public

Microsoft: Office 2010 will be public

Microsoft said that reports of a closed beta programme for Office 2010 are not true.
Shaun Nichols Apr 17 2009 2:01PM Software
Microsoft welcomed for patches that many claim are overdue

Microsoft welcomed for patches that many claim are overdue

The latest patches from Microsoft have been welcomed despite many of the vulnerabilities having been reported several years ago.
Dan Raywood Apr 17 2009 10:03AM Security
Microsoft launches first hosted security product

Microsoft launches first hosted security product

Microsoft today made a number of announcements under its Business Ready Security initiative, including its first hosted security offering, and a public beta of the Stirling integrated security suite.
Phil Muncaster Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Security
Companies missing a trick with Windows security

Companies missing a trick with Windows security

IT security consultancy Comsec and training consultancy XTSeminars launched a new advisory paper today outlining five key areas that companies are overlooking when securing Windows environments.
Phil Muncaster Apr 17 2009 6:52AM Security
Telstra Enterprise group wants dynamic editing tools

Telstra Enterprise group wants dynamic editing tools

Telstra’s enterprise and government group is looking to add a collaboration layer to its virtual meeting suites to enable staff to dynamically work on materials.
Ry Crozier Apr 16 2009 3:13PM Software

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