The growing popularity of interactive Web sites has set off a race among software companies, each pitching their own development toolkit.
Microsoft will launch an operating system for the 'cloud' in four weeks, chief executive Steve Ballmer told delegates at a Microsoft-sponsored developer conference in London on Wednesday.
Yesterday, Microsoft sent out a press release, which is not uncommon. What is uncommon is to get one unconnected with a product launch, an event or some major change in strategy.
Microsoft plans to release a trio of updates for Windows Vista this week, a move -- the company said -- which should help ease some of the complaints levelled against the OS.
Microsoft has released 11 security patches, six of which are "critical" and five of which are "important", according to the software giant.
OS X security scares, a Linux worm and Microsoft bragging about security: so why is the world a safer place?
You've only got to hang around a datacentre for about 30 seconds before someone starts raving on about virtualisation. While the cost benefits of virtualisation are obvious, the management challenges often get swept under the carpet.
There are plenty of reasons to upgrade to Windows Vista and there are also plenty of reasons not to. Here's a look at 10 reasons why you should upgrade to Windows Vista ... and 10 reasons why you shouldn't.
You can't boot using a floppy disk the way you used to be able to with DOS, but one handy way to easily boot XP is by using a USB flash drive. Here's how to make it work.
Microsoft's chairman looks ahead to how the music player might morph and tells why changes in Office 2007 are "such a big deal."
Microsoft's chairman discusses his favourite Vista feature, why he'll keep pushing for a new file system and open source's role.
Ray Ozzie and Craig Mundie have some big shoes to fill. The two execs talk to about how they plan to take over for Gates.
Atmosphere is a decent prosumer app for small businesses and educators who want to promote an interactive Web experience.
Integrating RSS feeds into your desktop wallpaper is a great idea, but Deskpops needs a few tweaks before it can be unreservedly recommended.
The R2 update for Windows Server 2003 was mostly about bug-fixes plus the odd feature tweak, but that's not the case with Windows Server 2008 R2.
By being very easy to configure and manage, the 3CX Phone System for Windows scores well on functionality and is compatible with most SIP handsets, gateways and services. However scalability could be an issue for larger organisations.
Windows Live OneCare is the first of many managed online security services to debut this year. We recommend waiting, then comparing the offerings from Symantec, McAfee, and other established security vendors before deciding on a managed online security service.
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