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Microsoft: Windows 7 tool used GPL code
News Microsoft confirms tool intended to allow netbooks to more easily move to new operating system was based in part, and unintentionally, on open source code.
Tags: Open source, Windows 7, Software licensing, Open Source, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., software, Windows 7, GPL, Tool
Microsoft patching zero-day Windows 7 SMB hole
News Company warns customers that exploit code for the Server Message Block hole is available and suggests a workaround until a patch is ready.
Tags: Windows 7, PC security, Security, Server Message Block, Trustworthy Computing, TCP, Computer, Microsoft Corp., Windows 7, Vulnerability
Microsoft told to stop some Windows sales in China
News Microsoft ordered to stop selling some versions of Windows operating system in China, following licensing dispute with a local supplier.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Software licensing, Regulations, Microsoft Corp., software, software company, Sales, font, Intellectual Property Right, intellectual property
Microsoft puts its 'signature' on PCs
News In its online and retail stores, Microsoft is selling computers loaded with all of its online software including its Windows Live, Zune, and Security Essentials products.
Tags: Personal Computers, Windows 7, Computer, Internet Explorer 8, Microsoft Corp., software, Windows 7, Web Browser, software company, Hardware
Can Windows 7 'reset' Microsoft shares higher?
News Applause for Windows 7, cost-cutting, and an earnings surprise have stirred hope that Microsoft's stock will revive. Will businesses buy the upgrade?
Tags: Windows 7, Business applications, Computer, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., Business applications, Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Stock
Microsoft finalizes Windows 7 'XP Mode'
News Software maker says it has wrapped up work on an add-on to Windows 7 that lets users run a virtualized copy of the older operating system.
Tags: Windows 7, Windows XP, Virtualization, Microsoft Corp., Microsoft Windows 7 Professional, Microsoft Windows 7 Ultimate, Windows 7, Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack
Microsoft steps up cloud momentum
News At developer conference, Redmond announces production availability of Windows Azure and unveils new services running on its cloud platform.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Cloud computing, Software-as-a-service (SaaS), Ray Ozzie, Muglia, Windows Identity Foundation, Microsoft Corp., network, Conference, Developer
Would you use a cloud-based service to store IT documentation?
Techguide Scott Lowe is thinking about using a free Microsoft service to store his organization's IT documentation. Share your thoughts about using an offline storage vault for this type of data.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Corp., Information Technology, Scott Lowe, Apple Macintosh, Apple Mac OS, Microsoft Office Live Workspace, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Windows
Ballmer: Windows 7 selling like hotcakes
News At Microsoft's shareholder meeting, CEO says the OS has sold twice as fast in its early days as any prior version of Windows. He also takes a few shots at Apple.
Tags: Windows 7, Apple Inc., Steve Ballmer, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., CEO, Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, shareholder
Reviewing scheduled task inventory for Windows Server 2008 R2
Techguide Default installations of Windows Server 2008 R2 enumerate a number of default scheduled tasks, many of which you may not need.
Tags: Microsoft Server 2003, Task, UPnP, server configuration, Information Technology, Ohio, Rick Vanover, Rick, Server, customer experience
Microsoft issues critical Windows patches
News Software maker releases five operating-system related updates as part of its monthly Patch Tuesday.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft IIS Server, Vulnerability, Microsoft Windows 7, patch management, Microsoft Windows Server, IT administrator, CTO, Qualys Inc., Microsoft Windows
Microsoft to offer cheap Windows 7 for students
News U.S. college students will get the software for US$30, while those in the United Kingdom can get it for 30 pounds. Learners elsewhere are also said to be in line for a discount.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows 7, Australia, Microsoft Windows, college student, Web Site, France
Hackers bypass Windows 7 activation
News Coders find way to disable normal activation requirements of Microsoft's latest operating system, although Redmond says it is working to shore up antipiracy protections.
Tags: Windows 7, Piracy, Malware, Operating System, Microsoft Corp., software, Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 7, antipiracy, Microsoft Windows
Microsoft: Windows 7 can offer better battery life
News At a joint event with Intel, Microsoft says newer systems can expect 10 percent to 20 percent battery improvement over Vista when playing DVDs.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Battery, Intel Corp., Microsoft Windows Vista, Microsoft Windows 7, DVD, performance, Microsoft Windows XP, high-performance, Microsoft Windows
Microsoft: Windows 7 will trump Chrome OS, Apple
News In a speech at an investor conference, Microsoft executive says the rise of the netbook need not spell doom for its flagship operating system.
Tags: Microsoft Windows, Apple Inc., Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows, marketing, PC, Netbook
