The update is expected to improve the OS' reliability and application compatibility.
Effort will be focused on making parallel computing accessible to mainstream developers.
The strategic alliance involves a solutions integration agreement, based on the Microsoft Office Communications Server 2007 platform.
Multiple sources predict imminent release.
Microsoft offers a workaround, but a fix will take a little more time.
Developers will be able to write or choose components across tiers and platforms.
Microsoft's latest Web browser beta includes new development tools and AJAX enhancements, plus features for users.
Microsoft's security fix added a bug that is associated with the use of real-time data.
Deal will enable Flash Lite animations and facilitate PDF reading on mobile smartphones.
The U.S. "Yea" vote on Microsoft's XML document format will be added to a final tally on March 29.
Web site provides tools to help test accessibility features in applications.
Toolkit helps scan Web and desktop application.
Problem is caused by a clash between Microsoft's NTFS file system and Home Server's file system mini-filter drivers.
Microsoft's Chairman says the United States is facing a shortfall in scientists and engineers.
SDK beta is expected to be released as soon as April.
An unnamed source suggests talks continue.
Analysis by the Software Freedom Law Center states that Microsoft's open specification promise provides "no assurance to GPL developers."
Solutions help port Microsoft .NET apps to Linux.
Redmond sets its sights on desktop virtualization solution vendor.
Office-like interface and customer deployment options emphasized at Microsoft Dynamics users' event.