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Live Mesh: An 'Open Platform' for Developers

New Microsoft solution is designed to support file synchronization across devices, using the Internet cloud.

Microsoft Could Abandon Yahoo Bid, Ballmer Hints

However, a Yahoo deal is still the preferred way to support Microsoft's search ad strategy.

Bugs Are Up, Microsoft Security Report Says

Report, covering late 2007, found a 300 percent increase in Trojan bugs.

Microsoft and Novell Take Linux Licensing to China

Chinese companies agree to buy support for Novell's SuSE Linux Enterprise via licensing issued by Microsoft.

Microsoft To Release SOA Tool Paving The Path To Oslo

Looking to broaden the reach of high performance .NET applications across multiple clustered tiers and platforms, Microsoft this week will release a sample application, tutorials and benchmarks to help simplify the development and deployment of service-oriented architecture (SOA) composite apps.

IONA To Offer Microsoft Interop for SOA Projects

Service-oriented architecture (SOA) infrastructure solution provider IONA recently announced that its Artix product line will offer interoperability for Microsoft technologies in SOA projects.

Q&A: Cyber Crime's Chief Investigator

Howard A. Schmidt has used technology to thwart crime since his early career as a policeman and pioneer in computer forensics.

Microsoft Releases Windows XP SP3 to Manufacturing

The last planned service pack to Windows XP is out.

IONA To Offer Microsoft Interoperability for SOA Projects

Developers can use the .NET Framework and integrate applications in Java or CORBA environments.

Microsoft Investigating LocalSystem Access Bug

The bug reportedly allows authenticated users to elevate privileges on networks using some Windows operating systems.

Project Albany Moves Into Google Turf

Microsoft unveiled a new project to deliver a bundled suite of applications to consumer users as part of its "software plus services" strategy.

Microsoft Plans MSDN Revamp

Microsoft is finally tuning up its Microsoft Developer Network site and promises to resolve long-running frustrations developers have encountered working with it.

BizTalk RFID Mobile Unveiled

Microsoft announced a solution to help build mobile applications for radiofrequency identification use.

SQL Server 2005 SP3 Expected in Summer '08

Microsoft releases an incremental update in the mean time, Cumulative Update 7.

Vista SP1 Expands Language Support, but Hits USB Snag

Microsoft has rolled out Vista Service Pack 1 in all supported language versions, but some existing SP1 users have had problems with USB-based devices after applying a security patch.

XP SP3 Release Rumors Continue

Rumors that Windows XP Service Pack 3 will appear this month continue to flourish.

Microsoft Courts Developers for Rebranded Windows Embedded Software

Company hopes to expand embedded development efforts on the .NET Framework.

First Look: IBM Lotus Symphony Beta 4

Office-like suite combines multiple programs into one.

Google and Salesforce Ratchet Up the CRM Competition

Integrated solution suggests potential threat to Microsoft's hosted CRM offering.

SQL Server 2008 To Offer Spatial Data Type Support

sQL Server 2008 offers new support for spatial data types that some analysts say should deliver a real boost to geospatial applications and data sharing.