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Has Microsoft finally done it?

Has Microsoft finally done it?

Microsoft appears to be taking security far more seriously with the successor to Windows XP. But has it done it right? Mark Mayne reports
Mark Mayne Jul 12 2006 11:47AM Security
Microsoft revamps Small Business Server

Microsoft revamps Small Business Server

Microsoft today launched Release 2 of its Small Business Server 2003 software. New features include a 'green check' of software security and updates.
Clive Akass Jul 12 2006 9:42AM Software
Seven new Patch Tuesday fixes released by Microsoft

Seven new Patch Tuesday fixes released by Microsoft

Microsoft's release today of seven much-anticipated patches highlights the continued trend of client-side vulnerabilities – but the most important fix of all corrects a high-risk flaw that malicious users can take advantage of with no user interaction.
Dan Kaplan Jul 11 2006 10:16PM Security
End of Windows 98, ME support from Microsoft

End of Windows 98, ME support from Microsoft

Today is the end of the line for Redmond's active support of the Windows 98 and ME operating systems.
Frank Washkuch Jul 11 2006 9:59PM Security
IBM and Microsoft lock horns over IM

IBM and Microsoft lock horns over IM

Big Blue eyes Microsoft Office users.
Robert Jaques Jul 11 2006 2:11PM Software
Microsoft switches ERP software to per user license

Microsoft switches ERP software to per user license

New licenses cuts back on costs and complexity, vendor promises.
Tom Sanders Jul 11 2006 2:10PM Software
Microsoft preps seven July security patches

Microsoft preps seven July security patches

Four for Windows, three for Office.
Tom Sanders Jul 11 2006 2:10PM Security
Microsoft flip-flops on ODF support

Microsoft flip-flops on ODF support

Sponsorship of open source document project to salvage government business.
Tom Sanders Jul 10 2006 1:49PM Software
Microsoft revamps Vista PC-rating tool

Microsoft revamps Vista PC-rating tool

Out goes System Performance Rating, in comes Windows Experience Index.
Jane Hoskyn Jul 10 2006 1:49PM Software
New flaw affects Asian Microsoft Excel versions

New flaw affects Asian Microsoft Excel versions

A new vulnerability has been discovered in Asian-language versions of Microsoft Excel.
Frank Washkuch Jul 7 2006 7:29PM Security
Lucky number of fixes due from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

Lucky number of fixes due from Microsoft on Patch Tuesday

Microsoft will release seven new fixes next week as part of the July version of the company's monthly Patch Tuesday release.
Frank Washkuch Jul 6 2006 8:17PM Security
Microsoft and Yahoo flunk on IM interoperability

Microsoft and Yahoo flunk on IM interoperability

Microsoft and Yahoo! have failed to meet an interoperability deadline for their instant messaging services.
Tom Sanders Jul 6 2006 11:57AM Software
Axing WinFS signals new web focus for Microsoft

Axing WinFS signals new web focus for Microsoft

But software giant missed an opportunity to spin its recent decision.
Robert Jaques Jul 6 2006 11:57AM Software
Microsoft hit with second Windows Genuine Advantage lawsuit

Microsoft hit with second Windows Genuine Advantage lawsuit

Microsoft was hit this week with another lawsuit charging that the company’s Windows Genuine Advantage (WGA) program violates spyware regulations. It was the second such suit in as many weeks.
Frank Washkuch Jul 5 2006 7:35PM Security
Microsoft inches closer to EU fine

Microsoft inches closer to EU fine

Regulators prepare to follow through on anti-monopoly ruling.
Tom Sanders Jul 5 2006 10:00AM Software
Microsoft axes support for Win 98 and Me

Microsoft axes support for Win 98 and Me

Off to the great coding shop in the sky.
Clement James Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Software
Microsoft has WGA rethink

Microsoft has WGA rethink

Software giant simplifys program following end-user criticism.
James Sherwood Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Software
New worm poses as Microsoft anti-piracy alert to trick users

New worm poses as Microsoft anti-piracy alert to trick users

A new instant messaging (IM) worm that poses as a security notification from Microsoft's anti-piracy program has been identified by Sophos.
Dinah Greek Jul 4 2006 9:45AM Security
Sony boss attacks 'copycat' Microsoft

Sony boss attacks 'copycat' Microsoft

Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery, but it seems that Kaz Hirai, president of Sony Computer Entertainment America, has not heard of the adage given the trouncing he gave Microsoft recently.
Clement James Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Hardware
Microsoft releases Explorer 7 Beta 3

Microsoft releases Explorer 7 Beta 3

Microsoft has released Internet Explorer 7 Beta 3 for Windows XP, including new features as a result of user feedback.
Clive Akass Jul 3 2006 9:20AM Software

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