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Slow Vista sales hit MS revenues as netbooks gain ground 23 January, 2009 05:38
Sales of Windows desktop software dropped 8 percent last quarter compared to a year ago, while Microsoft's server division revenues were up 15 percent, illustrating the rejection of Windows Vista and the acceptance of Windows Server 2008, an analyst said Thursday morning. - +
Microsoft may use 'Kumo' name for more than search 17 December, 2008 07:28
Microsoft has been rumored for some time to be renaming its Live Search "Kumo" in 2009. However, a trademark application the company filed this month suggests Microsoft may use the name for more than just its search engine. - +
Microsoft dissed Intel's 915 chip set before making 'Vista Capable' changes 21 November, 2008 07:44
Months before it bowed to pressure from Intel and relaxed the requirements for its "Vista Capable" marketing program, Microsoft published an article on its TechNet Web site recommending that users avoid Intel's 915 graphics chipset if they planned on upgrading to Windows Vista, internal e-mails at Microsoft show. - +
Microsoft: Vista 'most secure Windows' 25 January, 2008 09:41
Microsoft's Windows Vista recorded about half as many vulnerabilities in its first full year of availability as Windows XP did in its opening 12 months, company security executives said Thursday. - +
Microsoft: Don't ask about next OS, we don't tell 15 February, 2007 09:53
Microsoft wants everyone to focus on Vista and forget about whatever may come down the operating system pike. - +
BLACK HAT - Microsoft looks to combat Vista threats 07 August, 2006 08:05
After security researcher Joanna Rutkowska demonstrated how it's possible to circumvent security in Microsoft's Vista beta software and install a rootkit called Blue Pill, Microsoft said it intends to find ways to stop both potential threats before Vista ships. - +
Microsoft readies two-way firewall for Vista 27 January, 2006 11:40
Microsoft is readying a new highly configurable firewall for its upcoming Windows Vista operating system that is designed to give administrators much greater control over which applications are allowed to run on the systems they manage. - +
Microsoft changes anti-spyware name in Vista OS preview 21 December, 2005 08:32
Microsoft's December Community Technology Preview (CTP) for the Windows Vista client OS features a renamed version of the company's anti-spyware software. Announced on Monday, the December CTP, known as build 5270, will reach about 500,000 people through avenues such as the Microsoft Developer Network (MSDN) and TechNet, according to the company. - +
Security vendors holding off on 64-bit Windows 28 July, 2005 09:34
Companies looking to become early adopters of Microsoft's Windows x64 Edition operating systems have one more reason to postpone the decision: They may find that their favorite antivirus software no longer works on their new desktops. - +
Microsoft could face trademark challenge over 'Vista' 26 July, 2005 07:48
The founder of a Redmond, Washington-based custom application and services provider is considering taking action to challenge Microsoft over the naming of the next version of the Windows operating system (OS). - +
Microsoft to require Windows piracy check 27 January, 2005 09:55
Microsoft in mid-2005 will put a piracy lock on two of its download Web sites, requiring all Windows XP and Windows 2000 users to validate their copy of Windows as genuine before downloading software, the company said Tuesday.
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