TechNet and MSDN subscribers now have access to the "slipstream build," but Microsoft also released XP SP3 generally via Windows Update.
A Microsoft executive involved with the company's Windows Live efforts outlined some of the company's ideas about cloud-based computing and social networking technologies today.
Updated solution includes improvements to help service-enable legacy applications on the mainframe.
Last month researchers at online security company Finjan uncovered a 1.4 gigabyte cache of stolen data from North America, Europe, the Middle East and India on a Malaysian server that provided command and control functions for malware attacks in addition to being a drop site for data harvested from compromised computers.
Sun plans to announce news about open source products and partnerships at the San Francisco event.
15,000 Java developers get together this week in San Francisco.
Yahoo's next steps could be with Google or AOL.
Just two days after walking away from its $49.6 billion bid for Yahoo, the Times Online U.K. is reporting that Microsoft is meeting with Time Warner executives regarding a possible bid for America Online -- the very company Yahoo turned to in a possible attempt to stave off the takeover bid from Redmond.
Citing a hefty price tag and other concerns, Microsoft this weekend officially scrapped its plans to acquire Yahoo.
Speculation Microsoft may walk away from deal if increased offer of $33 per share rejected.
Microsoft is expected to announce further details this week on its Yahoo takeover plans.
Research firm says SaaS, SOA continue to be the most important technologies for "enterprise software customers."
New hardware appliance is designed to help accelerate the performance of Web services.
New capabilities added to HP's SOA software.
Research firm Gartner is predicting that the current economic downturn in the U.S. will mean more IT and development positions will go overseas.
The blogosphere debates SOA vs. WOA -- both the techniques and the terms.
Koders.com is slated to become another asset in Black Duck's software compliance toolset.
The availability of new service pack for the Windows XP operating system has been postponed until Microsoft fixes an application compatibility problem.
Latest version features more RIA and Web 2.0 support.
Poor security practices are to blame, Microsoft says.