Two patents covering one of Microsoft's main Windows file-storage systems are valid after all, federal patent examiners have decided.
Sun Microsystems has released the source code for its OpenSolaris file system, a major component of its server operating system.
Software provider Alfresco is putting finishing touches to the first release of its open-source technology to help businesses manage their data.
The US Patent Office has rejected two Microsoft patents over the FAT file format, but the software maker said on Wednesday that it's not ready to give up its battle to protect its widely used method for storing data.
As test versions of the new WinFS file system were released this week, Microsoft said the technology would not be ready for the so-called "Longhorn Server" release, due in 2007.
There are some strings attached to running Microsoft's OS on a Mac -- including Windows security risks, Apple says.
So you've done the math and decided there may be a good business case for Linux after all. Just make sure you don't dive into the world of open source without fastening the rope securely to the bridge.
Microsoft said on Friday that it is aiming to release Longhorn in the first half of 2006--a move that will require the company to scale back some of its more ambitious plans for the next version of Windows.
To encourage the broadest possible support for its forthcoming "Storage Tank" technology, IBM will release an open-source version of the software needed to let servers tap into the next-generation storage system.
Microsoft on Tuesday released what its executives touted as one of the most significant product updates in the company's history: a fresh version of Office with extensive new hooks into corporate computing systems.
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System Mechanic 7 Professional goes beyond its original greatness, morphing a system utility suite into a kind of grand security suite. As such, it comes up short.
Windows Vista Ultimate is essentially warmed-over Windows XP. If you're currently happy with Windows XP SP2, we see no compelling reason to upgrade. On the other hand, if you need a new computer right now, Windows Vista is stable enough for everyday use.
Microsoft has released the first public beta of its Windows Vista operating system. We examine the new features.
The core utilities in Norton SystemWorks 2006 Premier lack newer options found elsewhere; some older utilities are simply deficient; it leaves Windows 98 and Me users out in the cold.
Visa CIO touts new transaction technologies
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