The next version of Microsoft's Visual Studio integrated development environment, called "Orcas," has been issued as a beta release.
Its Stellent integration positions Oracle to take on IBM, and even Microsoft, in the enterprise content management space.
Server platform, based on .NET, enables the building of online communities.
Independent software vendors can get hosting and support at Microsoft partner locations under a new program.
The partner offering will include Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 and Business Contact Manager programs for small-office internal use.
Microsoft's browser-based media player gets new name, and a debut alongside Adobe's new media player, at NAB trade show.
Security advisory issued yesteday describes DNS vulnerability in Windows server operating systems.
Bugs deteted in Word 2007 have yet to be confirmed by Redmond.
Patch will fix compilation problems that occur after "massive file changes," such as antivirus time-stamp modifications.
Redmond takes aim at performance and scalability goals in holding back Virtual Server 2005 upgrade.
Beefed-up Windows management app from Lieberman Software helps IT administrators better handle password security.
Microsoft released a software development kit for consumers who want to set up home networks.
The patches released today aim to avoid Remote Code execution attacks in Windows-based systems.
On top of this week's major update to Microsoft's Windows GDI implementation, Redmond next week plans to issue no less than four Windows security bulletins, including at least one "critical" update.
Will Microsoft's Language Integrated Query transform programmatic data access?
Open source interoperability tools extend .NET applications to other platforms.
Zend Technologies Ltd. collaborates with Microsoft to offer better PHP performance on Windows.
Planix, from ALTERthought, gives the best- and worst-case time scenarios for agile-development projects.
Microsoft will now include its Expression Web product as part of the Microsoft Developer Network Premium subscription, after initially charging extra for it.
A JavaScript-related problem has been found in AJAX-style applications, but it can be secured at the server side.