Microsoft has rejected a request from developers to push back delivery of Visual Studio 2005 in order to fix bugs.
Facing protests from legions of Visual Basic developers, Microsoft is not backing down. But it is taking steps to keep them on friendly terms.
Microsoft has said the forthcoming release of its SQL Server database and Visual Studio.NET development tool will be delayed--again.
Microsoft's efforts to bolster security in Windows XP will likely delay the release of a widespread test version of its forthcoming operating system until next year, Microsoft's top executives said.
Microsoft chairman Bill Gates formally announced on Wednesday an update to the company's mobile device operating system as well as the latest version of its speech software.
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Microsoft's S. "Soma" Somasegar plots a course for making Windows and .Net software the cutting-edge favourite of developers.
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Microsoft sees its near-term future as a series of "waves" of software that are key to its growth over the next couple of years. But with those waves slow to reach shore, the company--and its customers--may feel like they're caught in a riptide.
Microsoft's chairman says that despite today's outsourcing trend, the United States needs to refocus on leading in computer science -- starting at its universities.
Microsoft is expected next month to disclose more details on Longhorn, its planned upgrade to Windows, as the company looks to drive demand for the forthcoming operating system.
Microsoft has announced plans for new development tools, as the company continues to lay the groundwork for its next major database and operating system software releases.
Microsoft this week gave customers a look at forthcoming development and management tools that are part of the company's long-term plans for the product.
Microsoft will offer developers a glimpse at future versions of its Visual Studio.Net development tools and highlight a number of additions to the product line.
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